Jessica Okoye

Jessica Okoye

Jessica Okoye Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Aug. 15 to Aug. 17, 2010.
OKOYE, Ms. Jessica, of Richmond, formerly of Anniston, Alabama, the daughter of Vesta Coleman Okoye Gregory and Wilbur Gregory, departed this life August 13, 2010. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, August 18, 7 p.m., at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, 1111 Old Bon Air Road.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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September 3, 2010

Lisa J. Jackson posted to the memorial.

August 21, 2010

Maria Cosby posted to the memorial.

August 19, 2010

J Seebeck posted to the memorial.

Lisa J. Jackson

September 3, 2010

To the family and friends of Jessica: I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Rest in Peace, Jessica.

Maria Cosby

August 21, 2010

Vesta & Wilber We are deeply saddened by the loss of your lovely daughter Jessica. Your family chain has been broken,and nothing seems the same,But as God calls us one by one,THE CHAIN WILL LINK AGAIN. Love you The Cosby Family

J Seebeck

August 19, 2010

I only knew Jessica for a short time but I am deeply saddened to here of her passing. May god comfort you in this time of sorrow.

August 18, 2010

Ms. Vesta,
We were saddened to hear of Jessica's passing. She was really dear to us and I will miss her. I am so sorry that I was not able to make the Memorial Services. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Brenda Dodson
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Trudy Prestridge

August 17, 2010

Vesta,
I am so sorry. Debbie wrote to me this morning to tell me. I wish I could be there by your side, but please know that you are (and always will be) in my thoughts and prayers. I love you, and want you to know that I'm a phone call away. Remember that your sisters are with you.
Love Trudy (Warren) Prestridge

August 15, 2010

VESTA PLEASE KNOW THAT WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,MAY GOD KEEP YOU STRONG THROUGH THESE SAD TIMES.Mrs Diane Winston Jones,Miss Diana Jones and Mrs.Ruth Winston

From the Staff of Mimms Funeral Home

August 15, 2010

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