Jessie Mae Eddings born December 8, 1936, in Wauchula, Florida passed away September 27 in Arcadia, Florida was born to Johnny Rhodes and Ruby Ray Rhodes. Jessie was employed by Pinellas County Schools for 21 years. She was a school lunchroom cook and was honored by her colleagues to be named the Pinellas County School Support Person of the Year. She was a member of First Christian Church of Wauchula. Jessie touched many lives. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and Gigi, and had many stepchildren, step-grandchildren, and others she cared for. She is preceded in death by her husband Jesse Eddings Sr. as well as her children Joyce Cumbie, Mary Smith, Catherine Kramer, Matthew Eddings, and Louie Eddings. Jessie is survived by her children Donna Salmon (Fred) of Port Charlotte, Florida Jesse Eddings Jr. (Joy) of Newport, Tennessee, Christopher Eddings (Lisa) of St. Petersburg, Florida, Hope Senkeleski (Bobby) of Wauchula, Florida, Mark Eddings (Iris) of Valdosta, Georgia, Robert Eddings of Perry, Florida, Dennis Eddings (Kathy) of Abbeville, South Carolina; grandchildren, Fred Salmon Jr., Brandi McNulty, Emily Heibel, Anabelle Senkeleski, Courtney Touchette, and Donald Touchette III ; great- grandchildren, Kerri Salmon-Bruns, Kaleigh Salmon, Abigail McNulty, Kevin McNulty Jr., and Emma McNulty. Services will be held at First Christian Church on Saturday. October 5, 2024, with the public visitation starting at 10:00 A.M. followed by Funeral Services at 11:00 A.M. Pastor Darin Canary and Pastor Tom Hartman will be officiating. In lieu of flowers the family has requested to please make donations to the First Christian Church of Wauchula Kids World Building Fund in Jessie's honor.