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YELLOW SPRINGS - Jessica Kae Fries, 21, of Yellow Springs, the most fun-loving, energetic, free-spirited soul this world has ever known, passed away unexpectedly from a brain aneurysm Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012.
Jessica was born in Sidney on Nov. 26, 1991. When Jessica was young, she loved soccer, horses, and she always wanted to grow up way too fast. By the time she was 18, Jessica graduated in 2010 with a degree in cosmetology. She was independent, self sufficient, and made her way to California where she made many friends, submersed herself in the culture, and lived life to the fullest. She loved good music, dancing, animals, nature, hula-hooping, yoga, being a vegan, anything handmade, hiking, crystals, photography, and all things vintage! After two years, Jessica moved back to Yellow Springs, where she was currently training to be a manager at The Winds Fine Dining and lived with her two best friends, the kitties, whom she rescued, Thelma and Louise.
Jessica was made happy in life by the smallest things, like wildflowers in a vase on her windowsill, or her favorite vinyl playing on a rainy day, the smell of old books and the library. She was so proud of her very first library card! She also enjoyed life's little adventures and the aroma of salty ocean water. She had such a positive personality and witty sense of humor that people were drawn to her free spirit and beauty. Not enough could be written about her life's accomplishments and passions. She loved her friends and her family, and shared a very special bond with her brother, Seth. She was also loved by so many, and although she will be deeply and painfully missed, her spirit will carry on with us everyday.
Jessica is survived by mother, Lisa Fries, and partner Heather Ramsay, whom Jessica liked to refer to as mom #2; father and stepmother, Jason and Shelley Fries; brother, Jason Seth Fries; maternal grandmother, Lynda Bradley; maternal grandfather, Ronnie and wife Mary Boling; paternal grandparents, Robert and Phyllis Fries; uncles, Robert and Eric Boling; aunts, Nikki Estes; Sally Boling; Lynette and husband Sam Long; Tracy and husband, Herb Praay; Nikki and husband Mark Hina; and countless cousins, family, and friends.
Arrangements are at Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, 1124 W. Main St., Troy. The family will receive friends from 1-6 p.m. Sunday and the service, conducted by Pastor Mark Hina, will be held at 12 p.m. Monday, both at the funeral home. A private committal service will be held at Casstown Cemetery at a later date.
It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.fisher-cheneyfuneralhome.com.
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Checking in as always. Never sure quite what to say and I know I've not written anything the last 2 years. Life happens the way it does but, I think of you often and hope that you'd be proud of what I've accomplished. Or, more probably, supportive, curious, and amused as you were by so many of life's eccentricities and banalities. Love always.
J
December 5, 2023
Wasn't sure about posting anything this year. I was surely thinking of you. Perhaps just a post to remind those who come here to pay tribute, that we are not alone in our enduring appreciation and love for you as the years fade by. In remembering you, we have each other. I think you'd like that.
J
December 16, 2020
Still thinking of you fondly, remembering you joyfully, missing you often.
J
December 4, 2019
Another year has come and gone, and still the constant ache remains. You are thought of everyday in a dozen ways! In french they don't say I miss you they say "tu me manques," which is closer to "you are missing from me." You are missing from me my baby girl. I love you
Mom
December 6, 2018
Remembering you today.
~S
December 4, 2018
I miss you every day! Now that I'm living in Florida I think of you every time I look at the gulf. I love that part of you was committed to the water.. I know how you loved the gulf and the ocean. You will never be forgotten to me and you're in my thoughts constantly! I love you like the day I met you when you were born . I'll see you again Jessica! LOVE YOU, dad
Jason fries
August 13, 2015
I'm not sure I'll ever truly celebrate another holiday... They just seem to slip by in the blur of days since you've gone. What I do love is the way I feel you so strongly when I'm on the river kayaking. Your brother and I are planning a two day excursion including primitive camping like we all did when we got stormed out in the middle of the night :-)... Well as primitive as it gets with a cooler and matches! I love you and I still miss you continuously Baby woman ♥♥♥♥♥♥
Mom
July 6, 2015
Always missed ♡♡♡
July 4, 2015
Not forgotten Jess ?
SRF
January 29, 2015
Thinking of you...
~Shell
August 27, 2014
To Mammaws little baby girl, I love and miss you, there are know words that could describe the pain I have in my heart, but I can rest in my mind with the hope that we will one day see you again, I feel your sweet spirit every day with me, you are greatly missed and loved.
November 27, 2013
Happy birthday my baby and best friend
You are continually in my heart and thought of every single day in a hundred ways. I miss you every moment and still find it hard to breathe... I love you Mom
Lisa Fries
November 26, 2013
For all of you back in Ohio... this night we spread our girls ashes into the ocean... its 4:46 here on sunset cliffs and we shall release her at 6:00, think of her....
Lisa Fries
September 15, 2013
I'm always thinking of you. I carry your memory with me everywhere I go. You were my best friend and confidant, and without you I feel lost and lonely. I know I'm echoing the emotions of so many others here, but you were truly one in a million. The world is less bright without you. I look forward to when we meet again Ms. Jess. I'll bring the tunes, you bring the hula-hoop.
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January 31, 2013
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I miss you every single second of every moment of every hour of every long day my beautiful baby girl,and very best friend.
Mom
January 15, 2013
I just learned of Jessica's death and am so very sad! I spent a great deal of time with Jessica during her senior year while she was working on early graduation requirements. She was a wonderful young lady! What a terrible loss for you all! My thoughts are with you!
Cindy Graham
December 17, 2012
Lisa and family,I am so saddened by your loss. May God give you comfort. Nancy Ortlieb
December 14, 2012
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Liz Zimmerman
December 13, 2012
My heart hurts that Jessica passed away so suddenly. I was one of her friends in San Diego and remember good times hula hooping, traveling to San Francisco for a fantastic New Years and listening to her awesome vinyl collection. She inspired me to begin collecting vinyls on my own. You will be missed sweet Jessica
Liz Zimmerman
December 13, 2012
I AM SORRY I DIDN'T KNOW JESSICA. I KNOW THE FRIES.MY MOTHER(MARY CAREY) TOLD ME ABOUT HER.YOU CAN LOOK AT THAT SMILE AND THOSE EYES AND SEE ,LOVE,HAPPINESS,JESUS.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. CLYDE & GLORIA SEIBER, OAK RIDGE, TN.
GLORIA SEIBER
December 13, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God be with you and give you comfort.
James and Janice White
December 12, 2012
Words can not express the sadness & the hurt to the soul of the sudden death of Jessica Fries
Sam Long
December 12, 2012
Lisa and family, I am so very sorry and saddened by Jessica's death. My heartfelt sympathy and prays are with all of you now and forever.
Sheila Spahr
Sheila Spahr
December 8, 2012
R.I.P beautiful. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. She passed away way to young. Life can be a mysterious thing. Prayers to all <3
samantha bell
December 8, 2012
We are sorry for ur lost
If theres anything u need just let us know.
jennifer tegtmeyer
December 7, 2012
Our thoughts & prayers go out to in this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss. Jessica was a wonderful girl that will be missed by everyone who was blessed to know her.
Russ & Niki Miller
December 7, 2012
such a beautiful person taken away far too soon. God be with you
Karen Corrigan
December 7, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the family at such a sad time.
John and Rita Batton
December 7, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Remember and cherish the good times with your beautiful daughter.
Frank, Holly, Brittany & Brooke Harlow
December 7, 2012
Your family will be in our every thought and Prayer. Such a sad time but I am sure she would want all to remember happy memories and be happy that she is in the arms of jesus now.
December 7, 2012
Your in our thoughts and prayers.
GOD BLESS
Sam and Gerri Waldroop
December 7, 2012
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