Northampton County NcArchives Obituaries.....Jernigan, Libby Lee Burgess 2016
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LIBBY LEE BURGESS JERNIGAN

November 23, 1919 - September 23, 2016
  Walters-Libby Lee Burgess Jernigan, 96, died surrounded by her loving family 
September 23, 2016, after an extended illness. Libby was born on November 23, 
1919 in Conway, NC to Thomas and Betty Burgess. She was raised on a farm, and had 
five siblings (Jeanette, Betty Ann, Colin, Elizabeth, and Joe), of which she was 
the last remaining. She graduated from Conway High School in 1936. She married 
Leslie H. Jernigan in 1942, and they were happily married for over 50 years at 
the time of his death in 1993. Her son-in-law, C.W. Britton, Sr, also preceded 
her in death.
  Libby instilled a love of God to her family. She was the oldest member of 
Beaver Dam Baptist Church where she was a past Sunday School teacher, sang in the 
choir, and was active in the Ruth Kersey Circle. Libby was a dedicated employee 
of Roses for more than 55 years, and also worked at Maxway and Dollar General. 
She enjoyed working until she was 95. She was a silent trendsetter wearing 
pantsuits, and working outside of the home with small children before it was 
commonplace.
  She loved front porch sitting, drinking Mt. Dew, cooking (especially fried 
chicken, biscuits, applesauce cake, and cornbread), and spending time with her 
precious family. Everyone who knew her, loved her, and she was always ready with 
a smile or a hug. Her favorite saying was, “Be particular.” 
  She is survived by her daughter Vivian J. Britton, and friend William Arrington 
of Windsor, and her son, Joseph E. Jernigan, and his wife, Jane of Ivor. She is 
also survived by her grandchildren, C.W. Britton, Jr., and his wife Kim, their 
children Adam and Amanda Cooke and their grandchildren Hudson Cook and Brayden 
Tripp of Waverly, OH; Mary Leigh Britton of Windsor; Dr. Amy Jernigan Riggs, her 
husband, Glenn, and their son, Jacob, of Franklin; Bryan J. Jernigan, his wife 
Lauren, and their son, Eric, of Naperville, IL; Christopher R. Jernigan, and his 
wife Leanna of Aulander, NC, and an adopted grandson, Richard Donovan. She is 
also survived by her former daughter in law and special caregiver, Teresa 
Jernigan. Libby will be missed by her many nieces, nephews, friends, and 
especially her cats. A special thanks to Scott and Kelly Fisher for caring for 
her at her beloved home for several months. 
  A funeral will be conducted at 4 o’clock Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Beaver 
Dam Baptist Church with the Rev. Glen Riggs officiating. Burial will follow in 
the church cemetery. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral 
service at the church or other times at the residence on Walters Hwy. The family 
suggests donations in her memory be made to Beaver Dam Baptist Church or Isle of 
Wight County Animal Shelter. Wright Funeral Home is serving the family.
  Well done, Good and Faithful servant.


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