Jessie Atwood, age 89, passed away Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, at her home in Graham. Graveside funeral was held at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, at Murray Cemetery in Young County. Arrangements were under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

Jessie was born on July 18, 1932, in Murray, Texas, to the late Oscar Luther Golden and Beulah Sybil (Burk) Golden. On Sept. 16, 1951, she married the love of her life, Kenneth Ray Atwood, he preceded her in death on June 9, 2015. Jessie was a member of First Baptist Church Graham and a faithful member of the Choir Ministry. Jessie had a full life. She had a passion for music, she played the piano for the Kiwanis club and sang in multiple singing groups for the church and community. You could find her at many sporting events keeping score and she was the ultimate Texas Rangers fan. She was also an avid bowler and loved to read but above all else she loved her family.

Jessie is survived by her children, Billy Atwood and wife Cynthia of Graham, Betsy Henderson and husband Malcolm of Graham, Gary Vaughn and wife Debbie of Kempner, Judy Fambro and husband Randy of Strawn, Janet Lynn and husband Jeff of Noel, Missouri; sister, Jan Evans and husband Larry of Graham; 14 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brothers, Oscar Luther Golden, Jr., Willard Eugene Golden, and Billy Jack Golden.

Memorials may be made to first Baptist Church, Mission ministry.