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Mrs. Jessie Ann Germain Toomer, age 89, of Raleigh, departed this life on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Funeral, 12 Noon, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at St. Ambrose Episcopal Church, 813 Darby Street, Raleigh. The Reverend Robert Jemonde Taylor, Rector. Visitation, 11:30 AM to 12 Noon, Tuesday, prior to the service. Public viewing, 12 Noon to 8 PM, Monday, April 6, 2026, at the funeral home.
Survivors; husband, John Toomer; children, Donna (Andre'), Karen Toomer, and Mark Toomer (Muslain); siblings, Grace Vassoa (Cyril), Phyllis Straker (David), Cynthia Germain, Carmern Ottley (Clive), Colin Germain and Robert Germain (Colleen); 3 grandchildren, Karl, Aryanna and Hanna; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.