Jean Lillie Sisco

Obituary Jean L. Sisco was born on April 22, 1929 in Rock Hall, Maryland. She was one of 13 children born to the late George Mifflin and Angeline Rochester. She was a graduate of the Kent County public school system, graduating from Henry Highland Garnet High School in 1947. Jean was united in marriage to Norman Ellsworth Sisco in Rock Hall, Maryland on July 21, 1951. As a product of that union, they were blessed with six children and created a legacy of love and excellence. Jean was saved by the Blood of Jesus and became a devoted member of Holy Trinity A.M.E. Church as a very young girl, where she sang joyfully on the choir most of her life and also belonged to the Rochester Singers with her brothers, sisters, nephew and one sister-in-law. She was a faithful Missionary Society Member as well as a Stewardess at Holy Trinity for many years. Jean was also a member of Star Temple Lodge, the sister organization of the Elks Lodge. For over 50 years, Jean faithfully worked at Rock Hall Seafood Factory and the Hunting Lodge in Eastern Neck Island. Jean was always known for her kindness and generosity, which she demonstrated to all who were in need. There was never a time that Jean did not receive someone into her home for a good meal, an interesting conversation, or just to witness about the Lord. Her quick wit, fearless and vibrant personality were always evident. No one was exempt from her very direct, but loving, sometimes colorful, and often funny, comments. During the past five years, Jean resided in and was “Mayor” of Chestertown Nursing Home, where she made many friends and was cared for by staff, about whom she often said, “They treat me so good, Honey, yes, indeed!” She loved playing BINGO with her friends in the activity room, regularly winning prizes, making and giving away bracelets, and getting her nails done. She always looked forward to visits by her children and other family members…Somehow, she always got around to asking each one for “a thousand dollars.” When she wasn’t receiving visitors, she made a point of visiting her fellow residents to check on them and bring smiles to their faces. During her quiet moments, she enjoyed sitting by the window in the Center’s lobby, enjoying the warmth of the sun. On Saturday, August 5, 2023, Jean received her wings and joined her family and friends in Heaven. She was preceded in death by: her parents, husband and daughter, Consuvella “Connie” Sisco Jones; son-in-law, Donald and siblings, Rachel, Hamiltine, Russell, Sylvester, Milford, Rudolph, Wilford, Wardell, Arrie Lee, and Floretta. She leaves to cherish her memories: daughter, Juanita Jones; son, Sherbert Sisco (Loretta); daughter, Alva Cynthia Allen (Maxwell); daughter, Bessie L. Turner; and son, Jeffery D. Sisco (de Raye); sisters, Annette Rose of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Phyllis Sisco of Newark, Delaware, as well as a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and many special friends. LOVINGLY SUBMITTED ~ THE FAMILY

Jean Lillie Sisco

April 22, 1929 - August 5, 2023