Jessie Wynn Word

Jessie Wynn Word was born April 8, 1932 in Walnut Grove, Alabama and passed away at the age of 94 in Hoover, Alabama on August 26, 2026. She was preceded in death by parents Frank N. Wynn and Jessie Dalton Wynn, daughter Catherine Word, sister Mary G. Wynn Wise, brothers Allen Wynn and Roncie Wynn, and nephew Robert James Butler.

 After the death of her mother Jessie lived with her mother’s sister and family, Elizabeth and J.R. Christian. They became her mother and father and her cousins became her brothers and sisters: Allie (John) Christian Butler, Bonnie (Lester) Christian Gaither, E.L. “Bill” (Grace) Christian, Dalton (Bobbie) Christian, and Aunt Willie Mae Dalton. All are deceased.

 Jessie graduated from Hueytown High School and worked in the Accounting Department of United States Steel for 43 years. In 1956 she married Bob Word and they welcomed daughter Catherine in 1960. 

She loved traveling, reading, and hosting family and friends. God and family were guiding principles of her life and she was a faithful member of Hunter Street Baptist Church in Hoover, Alabama for many years. 

She leaves behind beloved nephews and nieces Craig (Elaine) Butler, Phil (Allison) Wise, Robert (Shirley) Christian, David Christian, Jimmy Christian, Marilyn Phibbs, Gwen Wise, Elizabeth (Bill) Robinson, and sister-in-law Ann Christian. 

The family would like to express deep gratitude to special friends for their love and care for Jessie, Sheryl and Joe LaFontaine, Linda Johnson, and Burdette Payne. They also wish to express thanks to the staff of Galleria Woods Senior Living Community, Southeast Hospice, and Home Instead. 

Memorial gifts may be made to: Catherine “Cat” Word Memorial Endowed Nursing Scholarship The University of Alabama National Alumni Association P.O. Box 861928 Tuscaloosa, AL 35486

 Philippians 4:12-13

 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength. (NIV)