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Obituary For Elizabeth Morehead Jumper
Elizabeth Morehead Jumper, 97, of Eden, NC passed Tuesday, March 4, 2025. The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, 512 Henry Street, Eden, NC . The “Celebration of Life” will begin at 11:00 a.m. with interment following at Eden Gardens Cemetery , 161 Shady Grove Road, Eden, NC .
On March 4, 2025, Elizabeth Morehead Jumper was called to be with God. She was one of nine children born to James and Sallie Morehead on July 13, 1927, in Gary, West Virginia. She was preceded into eternal rest by her husband, Robert Allen Jumper, Sr., daughters Debra Jumper Dodd and Jewell Jumper Henderson, brothers James, Curtis, Robert and Porter Morehead and sisters Katherine (Pearle) Mary, Lillie, and Sallie. At a young age, the Morehead family moved to Eden, North Carolina where Elizabeth resided for her full life.
Elizabeth graduated from Douglass High School in 1945 and on August 2, 1947, was married to the late Robert Allen Jumper, Sr. From this union were four children, the late Debra Dodd (1948-1997), and the late Jewell Jumper Henderson (1950-2004). She is survived by son Robert Allen Jumper, Jr. (Bobby) (Marva) and Steve Jumper (Barbara) and Son In-Law James.
Robert Allen Jumper, Sr. and Elizabeth shared 26 years of joyful marriage until his untimely death in 1973. Elizabeth remained a widow for the next 52 years of her life. Elizabeth adored her grandchildren, beginning with Valeria “Val” Adams the oldest of seven, followed by the late Michael Jumper, Tim Jumper, Qena Dodd Jennings, Jamel “Nick” Adams, Steven Jumper, and Maya Jumper, all of which made special childhood memories at Mama’s house. Elizabeth also leaves behind 15 beloved great grandchildren, including 3-month-old River and Cleo. The Jumper household on Ellerbe Court was the place where her siblings, nieces and nephews from across the country who had moved away returned to reunite with their loved ones and have a good time. Tony, Cloria, Tonette, Alfonso, Gail, Mickey, Butch, Savannah, Ann, Sandra, Michael, Larry, Maurice, Valarie and the list goes on. Robert and Aunt “Libbis” were gracious hosts.
Elizabeth was the first Black female employee at what was then Fieldcrest Mills. She often recalled receiving a personal phone call from the company President asking her to join the company and assuring her that she would be protected from any unfair treatment because of her race. She went on to spend the balance of her professional career with the Eden YMCA where she was the director of Eden’s first public swimming pool in a Black community. After the Lewis Street pool closed, Elizabeth went on to finish her professional career at the YMCA’s main location in Eden.
Elizabeth was a lifelong member of the Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church in Eden, NC where she served numerous leadership roles for over six decades including Senior Usher Board, Missionary Circle, Pastor’s Aide, Vacation Bible School, and Sister Circle. Elizabeth was a proud member of The Order of the Eastern Star whose mission is charity, service and fellowship.
The family request that any flowers be delivered at: Perry Spencer Funeral Home, 511 Henry Street, Eden, North Carolina
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Add A CondolenceI'm so very sorry to hear about Mrs. Jumper. We got to know her well at the YMCA and her time at Miller Brewing Company. She was such a wonderful person who always called you by name, was always so upbeat and brought a smile to everyone's face. My husband, Dan and I think of her often and what a special person she was. Prayers for all of her family and friends.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mrs. Elizabeth Jumper. She will remembered by all who knew her. May you find comfort in the Lord and love in all of the wonderful memories of your loved one. Heaven has gained another angel. 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Jumper's passing. I worked with her at the YMCA in Eden. She was a very sweet lady and a pleasure to work with. I'm sure she is rejoicing in Heaven.
Aunt Elizabeth will be missed, she was a sweet lady and we will miss our times together. Our condolences to our family and her friends. we loved you ♥️ Lc, Rene and Savannah Hampton
It was always a pleasure to talk to her on my work days. She was so excited when MS.SEALES came to visit with her, she came very often She was such a nice person to talk to I am sorry for the JUMPER FAMILY LOSS. Her work is done .may she RIP .My deepest condolences
I will miss my friend we always listen to Gospel music and she always makes me smile and laugh and we always sit on the porch in the warm sunshine and I always push her around the building we always talk about the weather and how good God is still blessing us I will miss my friend
Bobby and family: very sorry for the passing of your Mom. You came to mind last week as I thought of the day you left school to see your new born baby. God bless you all as you go through this time. Praying for you and the family
Sending prayers and condolences to the family upon Mrs. Elizabeth's passing. She was always at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church helping us young folks with Mrs. Lassister and our mom! She will be truly missed.
Aunt Elizabeth♥️ Thank you for all the wonderful memories of you coming to Columbus to see all your Family and us coming to see you and Uncle Robert and our cousins. We all love you and miss you. Rest peacefully Aunt Elizabeth 🌺, Moorehead/ Collins/Jameson Columbus Ohio Family
To the Jumper Family, We extend our sincere condolences 💐 and prayers for comfort and healing ❤️🩹 during this sensitive time. Tom and Joyce share fond precious memories of our time together with Mrs. Elizabeth and her family. Know that we love each of you. Love ❤️, Thomas & Joyce M. Williams ( District Heights, Maryland)
With Deepest Condolences for our great loss, Precious Memories remains in many hearts. May Almighty GOD continue to strengthen Family and Friends. Mother Sandra Moore and Family.🙏❤️
May God our refuse and helper, grant you His mercy and to lighten your tomorrows. Your Mother loved you all and was so proud of you. I enjoyed my visits with her when we were neighbors may God blessed you! Helena Scales
My condolences to the Jumper family. Lovely lady and Mother-In-Law. May she rest in peace and may God give comfort to the family.
Our sincere condolences in the loss of the matriarch of your family. May God bless you and comfort you in this time of sorrow. Keeping you in our prayers and wishing you peace. Jane and Richard Black
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Jumper passing away.Our condolences to yhe family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time
My sincere condolences to the Jumper family! It's sad to know that another one of our Ellerbe Court neighbors is no longer with us. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this time of bereavement and beyond.
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