Background
Yates, Jessie Ward was born on February 21, 1929 in Statesville, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of Clarence Vernon and Alice Rebecca (Myers) Ward.
Yates, Jessie Ward was born on February 21, 1929 in Statesville, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of Clarence Vernon and Alice Rebecca (Myers) Ward.
Student, Ashmore Business College, Thomasville, North Carolina.
Teller, teller supervisor, loan officer, corporation secretary, Peoples Federal Savings & Loan, Thomasville, 1954-1970; administrative assistant, loan officer, Northwestern/First Union Bank, Thomasville, 1974-1987; city executive, Lexington State Bank, Thomasville, since 1987.
Board member United Way, Thomasville area. Bd member, treasurer Habitat for Humanity, Thomasville, since 1987. Board member Davidson County Cancer Society, Thomasville, member administrative board Pine Wood United Methodist Church, Thomasville.
Board member Thomasville Zoning Board Adjustments. Member American Business Womens Association, Thomasville Area Chamber of Commerce (board member since 1987).
Children: Micah E. Rickard, Eric D. Rickard, Kimberly R. Sanders.