Jessie Connett

Jessie Brooks Connett, 99, of Colonial Heights, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2014. Born October 28, 1914 in Vernon Hill, Virginia to the late James Gordon Brooks and Lena Belle Adams Brooks. Mrs. Connett was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Connett. She was a member of Life Church in Colonial Heights, the Women's ministries of the church and the Primetimers. Survivors include a daughter, Sandra Rollison Strong and husband, Walter J. Strong Jr. of Windsor, Connecticut; son, Derward F. Rollison and future daughter-in-law Kelly G. Scarbro of Colonial Heights; step-son, Rocky Connett of Colonial Heights; three step-grandchildren and wives Gregory and Colette Strong, Jonathan and Lori Strong, Kristian and Kimberly Strong, six great-grandchildren; children of Kelly G. Scarbro, who loved Jessie, Theresa Scarbro, Jimmy Scarbro, Phillip Scarbro, Katie Scarbro; numerous nieces and nephews; and her caretaker, Janice Altis. Funeral service will be held at l1:00 a.m., Thursday, May 29, 2014 in the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, with Reverend Curtis Barnes and Reverend Larry Briggs officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends on Wednesday May 28, 2014 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Feed the Children P.O. Box 36, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73101. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.