Jesse Opal Land, 94

McMinnville resident and Dekalb County native Jesse Opal Land, 94, was born Feb. 28, 1932 and died Oct. 22, 2026 at her residence following an extended illness.

A former caregiver and seamstress and member of Newtown the Baptist Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Hershel and Barbara Carmean Cantrell Poss. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sons, Ricky Joe Wilson and Timmy Hershel Wilson; brothers, Melvin Poss and Reed Poss; sisters, Elizabeth Reagan and Janey Young and sisters-in-law, Diane Poss and Wilma Poss.

Mrs. Land was married to Lewis Land of McMinnville on April 7, 1982. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three children, Miles (Pam) Wilson of McMinnville, Gail (Tom) Biro of Port Orange, Fla. and Barry Wilson of McMinnville; daughter-in-law, Sonia Wilson of McMinnville; 12 grandchildren, Zachry (Lauren) Biro, Jessica (Jeremy) Paquin, Chris (Connie) Wilson, Stephanie Wilson, Ryan (Shaye) Mason, Blaine (Hannah) Wilson, Evan Wilson, Cody Wilson, Melanie Suero, Amanda (Jeremiah) Buckner, Kayla (Flint) Higgins and Meleah Pitts; twenty great-grandchildren; brother, Harold Poss of McMinnville; sister, Donna Hale of McMinnville; sisters-in-law, Jimmye Richards and Viola Poss, both of McMinnville and several nieces and nephews.

Opal was an avid gardener, bought and sold real estate and enjoyed yard sales.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2026 in High’s Chapel with Darrell Cantrell officiating. Burial will follow at Newtown Memorial Gardens in Warren County. Visitation will be Sunday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Monday from 9 a.m. until time of service at High’s.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels.

Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Main Street Journal

Oct. 22, 2026