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Daily Oklahoman, The 
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 
June 24, 2003



Jessie Lyday Jude was born to William L. Lyday and Gertrude Thomas Lyday in Boswell, Oklahoma, as the ninth of 12 children. All preceded her in death. She was reared in McIntosh County around Eufaula, Oklahoma, where she attended elementary and junior high school. Jessie graduated from Manual Training High School, Muskogee, Oklahoma. After several years, she enrolled at Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma, and received the bachelor of science degree in business education. Jessie graduated from the University of Denver with a MBA degree in 1949. During her time as an educator, she attended five Oklahoma institutions of higher education and a number of out-of-state universities. Jessie taught one year of elementary education in the Eufaula Public School System before coming to Oklahoma City in 1942, seeking a better position. She served the law firm of Bruce & Rowan for more than a year as secretary/stenographer. She was later employed at Tinker Air Force Base as secretary/stenographer for a brief period. For 27 years she taught business education, history, and was a guidance counselor at Dunjee Junior-Senior High School. In 1961-62, Jessie was named "Teacher of the Year", receiving a nice trophy. She was a dedicated educator. Many students recognized this and benefited from her instruction and guidance. When the Oklahoma City Public School System began the desegregation process, Jessie was transferred to Capitol Hill Middle School as a counselor. Serving five years in that capacity, she retired in 1977.

On January 29, 1945, she married Ellis Dewitt Jude , an eastside businessman. No children were born. He preceded her in death in 1968. Jessie accepted Christ at an early age and joined the AME church in McIntosh County. After moving to Oklahoma City, her membership was established at the Avery Chapel AME Church where she participated, for many years, in the sanctuary choir. She later joined her husband at the First AME Church (then located on Glen Ellyn) until his death.

Jessie, subsequently, became a member of St. Joseph Old Cathedral working with the Altar Society and Council of Catholic Women. At St. Joseph, she was selected, "The Lady of Achievement," for the year 1979. She was chairman of the community committee for four years and a member of the building corporation committee for three years. She also joined the Catholic Daughters of America and affiliated with Court Santa Maria, #81, Oklahoma City. Jessie was a member of the Oklahoma County Retired Teachers, State Teachers Retirement System, AARP, American School Counselors Association, American Personnel and Guidance Association, American Association of University Women, YWCA, and the Urban League. She made generous financial contributions to many charitable and human development organizations.

To cherish her memory, "Aunt Babe," as she was affectionately known by the family, are 23 nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews from: California, Colorado, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Oklahoma and Wisconsin. Vigil, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Services 10 a.m. Thursday, St Joseph Old Cathedral. Temple & Sons Funeral Home. Burial Fairlawn Cemetery.

 


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