JessieMae Larry, 71, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at her residence. She was born in Chicago, IL on November 14, 1954, to the late Jessie and Lovie (Brown) Larry.

Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by her siblings, Lovie Jean Larry, Mary Larry, Johnny Larry, Betty Louise Larry, and Willie Larry; grandchild, DeAndrea; and nephew, Maurice Larry, Parise Larry, Henry Larry, and Louis Larry. JessieMae is survived by her children, Sharona Larry, Lavonte Larry, and Lartess Larry; grandchildren, Jamell, James, Jarvell, Jyshaun; siblings, Deborah Larry and Crystal Larry; and a host of loving nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026, with visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. in Elkhart. Service will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Kelly Hennings-Tucker officiating. A burial will immediately follow at Prairie Street Cemetery.

JessieMae was a loving and caring mother who worked hard throughout her life. At an early age, she accepted Jesus Christ into her life and grew up attending New Macedonia Baptist Church in Chicago. JessieMae loved to sing in her youth and her favorite song to sing was “Precious Lord.”

She attended Howland Elementary School, Hess Upper Grade Center, and later Harrison High school in Chicago. JessieMae briefly attended Malcom X College and worked at the United Center of Chicago. She was a current member of the Ambassadors for Christ Church.

In her free time, she enjoyed being a home body where she could spend time with her family in the comfort of her own home and cook a good meal. Every once and awhile, she enjoyed bowling with her family. JessieMae enjoyed joking around with her close friends and family and over all loved to laugh. Occasionally she would go out to eat with her family, especially if the restaurant had a great seafood menu. JessieMae will be dearly missed by her loving family and many friends.