Jessie Marie Rathbone

Jessie Rathbone, 79, of Sylva, NC passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Newt and Margaret Biddix. Jessie was a seamstress at Sylco for many years but her greatest passions in life were fishing, crocheting and going to the dirt track races in Cherokee. She was also always ready to go for a ride. She is survived by two sons, Ricky Rathbone (Elaina) and Mickey (Teresa) Rathbone; three grandchildren Vanessa Burdette, Tyla Henson and Marlaina Schlund; three great-grandchildren Cheyenne Burdette, Xavier Henson and Koty Ferguson; two brothers, John and Jim Biddix; six sisters, Bonnie Arneach, Julie Biddix, Helen Parker, Rose Rhinehart, Ann Reid and Ruby Melton. Preceding her in death is one daughter Vicky Henson and one brother Sam Biddix. A memorial service will be held at a later date.