Jessica D. Kennedy-Matthews

Anything I could write or say seems so small compared to the size of your loss. Jess was one of those rare people who brighten the lives of everyone around her. To have known her, even for just a moment, was a blessing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."

Friends and family who are unable to attend Jessica´s celebration of life in person are invited to livestream the service portion of the celebration by using the link below. Please note the starting time is 2:30 p.m. Central. Scott Conference is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Jessica Kennedy Matthews Celebration of Life Time: Sep 10, 2023 02:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom...

To Scott and Jess' Family, Words can't express how heartbroken I am for you all. I wish there was more I could say or do to ease the pain you are all going through. What I can do for sure is pray. I pray that God would comfort you, that you feel His grace surrounding you, that you know He is near to the brokenhearted. In His love and mine, Elisha Stone

To Therese, you don't know me, and I didn't know Jessica; however, I'd like to compliment you on your outstanding, beautiful description of so many wonderful qualities of your precious daughter. These reminded me so much of my own daughter, who also passed entirely too soon. I was not as blessed with a talent for writing as you seem to be, but whenever a thought enters my head "wishing" I had been able to describe her better, I took comfort in the assurance that those who knew her recognized...

Therese, and family, My condolences for the loss of your precious Jessica! I recall running into you, meeting Jess years ago when she was a darling little girl. The love between the two of you was palpable! My love and prayers are with you in this horrendous tragedy! Liz Laughlin Easley

As with many, I suppose, the time I was given with Jess was far to short. I'm a believer in quality of quantity and those fleeting moments were so full. Her mind was sharp as can be with a heart as soft as a feathered cloud. Her smile was warm and kind and even in those moments when I knew her mind was thinking, she never stopped listening. The thing I will always remember is how Scott's eyes would twinkle when she was with him, or he told me what she was up to. She was a gift to me and so...

We will celebrate Jessica´s life at a gathering on Sunday, September 10, at the Scott Conference Center, 6450 Pine Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68106. The Center will open at 1:00 p.m. and the program will begin around 2:30. The Center is reserved until 6:00 p.m., so there will be plenty of time to swap Jess stories before and after the program. Please join us if you are able!

I am so very sorry to hear of Jess's passing. She sounded like such an amazing woman and will be greatly missed. Janna Roughead