With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Jessie Ann Shaw Priest, 82, formerly of Nesmith, SC, widow of David Priest Sr., who passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

Life Reflections

Ms. Jessie Ann Shaw Priest, was born March 23, 1943, the daughter of James Wesley Shaw and Teddy Shaw.  She departed this earthly life on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

In December 1972, Jessie married David Priest, Sr.  Their marriage ended with the death of David in 2018.

Jessie attended Allen University where she earned a Bachelor's in Education.  She went on to teach for a number of years before she earned a Master's in Education from Cambridge College at the age of 65.  She continued to teach as a Media Specialist until she retired at 42 years of service with Georgetown County Public School Systems from Plantersville Elementary School.  She retired to Richmond, VA with husband and daughter who remained her primary caregiver.  Jessie loved Jesus, Matlock and his hotdogs, Perry Mason and In The Heat of the Night.

Jessie had two children, David Priest, Jr.  and LaDawndrea Priest Joseph (Terrence); from David Jr., there are two grandchildren, Dakayla Priest and Dylan Priest; from Dakayla Priest there is one great-grandchild, Maxine Priest; one cousin she raised as a son, Stephen McFadden (Jeanette); five nieces and nephews she adopted, Shirley Nelson, Sabrina Wilson, Randy Wilson, Tyrone Wilson and Roxanne Wilson; other family members left to cherish her memories are: her three sisters, Dorothy Louise Scott, Mamie Ruth Williams and Deborah Ann Shaw; five stepdaughters; along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Lake City, SC. 843-354-2292.