Jessie Mae Butler Sigler, 96, widow of Joseph Sigler and daughter of the late Isaiah Butler and Hattie Hickmon Butler Deas, was born on August 25, 1922 in Lee County, SC.  She departed this life on Friday, December 28, 2018 at Palmetto Health Tuomey  in Sumter, SC.

Jessie Mae received her education in the public schools of Lee County and Sumter County to study from home. She was joined in holy matrimony to Joseph Sigler on August 18, 1941.

Jessie Mae accepted Christ at an early age in her life. One of her greatest joys were attending church, where she served faithfully in many auxiliaries. She joined the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church family under the leadership of the late Pastor Simon McKenzie. Jessie Mae has given dedicated services under many Pastors, such as J.D. Prince, E. Bodrom, and Pastor Larry Barnes (current). Her zeal for God has allowed her be a part of numerous ministries within the church from the early 50's up until her health began to decline such as: Senior Usher Board, Chaplain & Peace maker, Mass Choir, and Senior & Gospel Choirs. Most recently, she served on the Deaconess Board, Missionary Board, Prayer Band, J. D. Prince Scholarship Fund, and Mother of the Church.

Mother Jessie Mae leaves to cherish her precious memories: her loving children: Carrie (Elehue) McFadden of New Jersey, Jimmy Lee Sigler, Hattie Bell (Robert) Laws of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Johnny Lee Butler, Rosa Mae McDowell, Josephine (Richard) Lee, Lewis Sigler, Alice (James) Jackson, Martha Burgess, Joseph (Ruth) Sigler, Elizabeth (Bishop Sam) Miller, Eva Mae (Curtis) Johnson, Annie (Toni) Richardson, John Black of Philadelphia, PA; forty-four grandchildren; sixty-seven great-grandchildren; home nurse, Betty Baker; and a host of other nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Pastor (Emeritus) Willie W. Butler; two daughters, Mary Emma Prioleau and Louise Sigler.

Public Viewing will be held on Friday, January 4, 2019 from 2-7:30pm at Job's Mortuary. There will be a Wake from 6-7:30pm.

Mrs. Sigler will be placed in the church on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 10am for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral Services will be held at 11am on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church 14 N Brand Street Sumter, SC 29150, with Pastor Larry Barnes, Eulogist and Rev. Evangelene Barnes, Officiating .

Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.

Family will receive friends at the home, 52 Idaho Drive Sumter, SC 29153.