Jessie Mae Scarborough was born in Lee County, on july 14, 1952. She was the daughter of Mary Alice Scarborough and Jay Wilson. After spending her early years in South Carolina< she relocated to New York City and graduated from Juila Richman High School. Jessie was employed for over twenty years as a pricing director for precious metals. She loved arts and fashion. Jessie introduced her nieces to theater with tickets to the original Dream Girls production and took them to numerous Alvin Ailey dance theater performances. She loved designing and sewed many of her own fabulous outfits. Jessie always took the time to take her nieces shopping to find the latest styles. She was also a die hard Knicks fan and had a witty personality.

Left to cherish her precious memories: one brother, Levi (Christine) Scarborough of Columbia, SC; one sister, Patricia (George) Williams of Bishopville, SC; and a host of family and friends