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for Jessica Andrews-Parks
Staci Carrington
October 8, 2004
Well Jessica i cant even say that ive known you as a woman and it has been a long time. Just know that i do remember you no matter how young i was. I remember always being in your room and annoying you. But i guess thats what children do when they look up to someone. Just know that you will always be remembered and always be missed. Stay strong grandma and grandpa. I love you.
Brenda Carrington
October 6, 2004
Dearest Jessica...I will begin by saying that I know this note to you comes a bit late. Much time has passed, many words left unsaid. Time has a way of slipping by, leaving us with 'I should have done this or said that' when all of our chances to reach out are gone. And yes, I admit that I do have a few of those 'I should have's'. But instead of dwelling on this that I cannot change, as much as I would like to, I am reminded that I need to reevalutate my own priorities...To never take my loved ones for granted. To remember that is only takes a moment to say 'I love you'. Or to make a simple phone call just to say 'hi, I was thinking of you'. I am sad that it took you leaving to get this message across. But Jess, I want you to know...got the message. It has not gone unheard.
Carmen Dixon
September 24, 2004
Jessica,
We always think we have time to tell the people that we love and are proud of just how we feel. I always knew how you were doing from talking to your mom but I should have taken the time to call you myself. There is no excuse and now you've gone on to a better place and that call is too late. You remind me a lot of myself, always trying to help and solve everyone else's problems. It's our nature. You've served your purpose. I need to check mine. I love you Jessie.
Cheryl and Jay,
You know I'm always here for you no matter what. You have so much to be proud of in your baby girl. And as much as we're going to miss her, all we can do is smile just thinking of about her. You did good! From your baby sis.
Eric Harrison
September 22, 2004
To Jessica:
Well, what can I say that Joe didn't say already? The time that the three of us knew each other was great, don't think Joe and I would have survived high school otherwise! It was awesome to get back in touch with you these last few months, you will not be forgotten. God bless.
Eric (also Class of 93)
Arminda Cockett
September 22, 2004
Cheryl and family,
Please accept our deepest condolences for the loss of your daughter. Since I heard the news I have carried you in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord hold you in his arms and give you the strength and support to carry you through this time.
I am sure Jessica is a beautiful angel in our Lord's home.
Sincerely,
Matthew and Arminda Cockett
Joseph Kozak
September 19, 2004
To Jessica:
Let me just say that you were one of the greatest friends I ever had.
You will always hold a special place in my heart. You touched everyone you knew with your kind heart, brilliant mind, and WONDERFUL sense of humor.
I consider myself blessed to have known you and laughed with you. Remember "Chem Party"? Well, here's hoping you finally found your "unknown".
There's one thing I do KNOW. You will always live on in the hearts, the minds and the souls of your near and dear-(which is just about everyone on this earth.)
You always wondered if "someone was at the door". Well, someone was this time. It was God coming to take one of his angels too early.
I'll miss you,
Joe Kozak "Class of 1993"
MARCIA jOHNSON
September 16, 2004
Jay and Cheryl. Please accept my sincere condolences, I can't imagine anything more difficult to bear in my lifetime, my prayers are with you, sincerely, Marcia Johnson
Anne Burton
September 15, 2004
To the family of Jessica,my prayers are with you. Jessica was a great mom and i will miss her dearly, she called mom also,so i feel a great loss but i know she is back home with the Lord and he will take great care of her now. Love you Jessie.
MIHS Member Services Dept.
September 13, 2004
The members of the MIHS Member Services Department pray that God may greatly comfort you and your family in your loss.
Todd Ricotta, Donna Wilson, Nancy Fountain, Mary Gonzales, Yvonne Getahun, Patricia Lopez, Shirley Kleemann, Lorrie Adams, Sandra Robledo, Renee Torres, Jennifer Vasby, Maisha McCoy, Tery Vinson, Julia Reyes, Janet Munson, Maria Williams, Rosie Rendon, Susie Del Rio, Mary Lewis
Shondisa Majors
September 11, 2004
Jessica was a strong, determined, and loving person. She was known best for her advise and shoulder to lean/cry on when things were bad, because she always had something to say that would remind you that life would again be okay. She offered to pray with you or for you, and that is what I have done for her and her family since hearing of her passing. Regretfully Jessica and I have not seen or spoken to each other in a year, but I continue to love her, and I pray that she knows that. She will be greatly missed, but I know she's at peace with the Lord in Heaven where she can watch over all of us at the same time!
Mercy Ortega
September 10, 2004
Cherly,
May the lord shine his light on you and your family at your time of need and assist you in finding comfort and peace. May he supply all your needs. My deepest condolences to all your family and loved ones. You will all be in our prayers. God Bless You.
Mercy Ortega
Kynesha Fuller
September 10, 2004
Although I only knew Jessica for a short while, I always appreciated her genuine kindness, and polite manner in which she carried herself. I will continue to keep the entire family in my prayers. May God bless you and ease your hearts during this time.
Angela Andrews-Guss
September 10, 2004
Judis and Cheryl,
My deepest concern to you and the boys. I pray you all can feel God's loving hands during this time of need.
Love you,
Angela, Jasmine and Jordan.
LaRissa Dodson
September 10, 2004
For starters I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to the family. Jessie was a very special person. She and my sister Nicole were best friends and attended ISU together. When I arrived at ISU Jessie took me under her wing and became my "big sis". Jessie had the biggest heart, the prettiest smile, and a professional demeanor. She and I spent a lot of time together. She was someone I could always count on now matter what the situation had been. She was a wonderful listener and always gave me the best advice. Jessie was always there for me whether good or bad. She shared knowledge with me, taught me business ethics, taught me to be more responsible & independent, and most importantly to always carry myself like a lady. Jessie always said "Don't ever let them see you sweat, a Lady never sweats". I tried so much to be like her. And I can say she had a lot to do with the growth of me becoming a woman. I'll always admire her for that and I feel good inside because I know that she's proud of me. Jessie, I just want you to know that I love you, I miss you dreadfully, and I promise to try to stay strong. I promise you that I will continue to succeed and accomplish my goals. Rob, my heart goes out to you. You have been a big brother to me and I will continue to be here for you. You and Jessie have a fairy tale love and she will always be with you. I love you both and Binky too.
Lisa Escobedo
September 10, 2004
My friend Cheryl and family
I would like to extend my deapest condolences to you and your family at this time. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Julie Hoffman
September 10, 2004
Cheryl, please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your daughter. Children are life's greatest gift. May the wonder and joy she brought you remain with you always.
Kimberle Harris
September 10, 2004
Dear Family,
I am saddened and hurt beyond mention at the loss of my friend, my sister. We shared, we laughed, we cried, and most of all we prayed together. Which is what I continue to do during this time to ease my heart. I know my sister is now my guardian angel and she will always share a part of my heart. Her soul is at rest as we have always prayed it will be. Our last conversation was of how we have everything we were promised to have and more than we expected. Which shows that God blesses us continuously. Rest my dear friend, my sister, until we meet again in that beautiful, glorious place we call Heaven. I love you. I miss you. And my prayers for comfort and peace are with the family.
Patricia Sandoval
September 10, 2004
Dearest Cheryl, My family and I would like to express our deepest symphathys to you and your loved ones.May God bless you all during this painful time.
Kameka Fuller-Sutton
September 10, 2004
We were saddened by the news of Jessica's passing. Please know that God will lead your family to peace over your loss. We will continue to pray for Husband Rob and the entire family. Sincerely, Major and Kameka Sutton (Friends from Indiana State University).
Howard & Lin Woodberry
September 10, 2004
Cheryl, Jay & Family:
Over the years we have watched Jessica grow from a young teen age girl into a beautiful and caring Christian young woman. As a daughter, sister; young mother and wife we are sure Jessica brought you and other family members an incalculable love, memories and experiences to cherish. We too will cherish Jessica's memory. We know there is a void when a parent's child dies. However, like you we celebrate Jessica's homegoing. We know that to be absence from the body is to be with the Lord; and so while there is hole as a parent in your heart, please rememember that Jessica is now is the presence of God. We trust this will give you some comfort. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Cloretta & David McCoy
September 10, 2004
Jay, Cheryl and Family, I will never find the words to express the sorrow and deepest sympathy for the loss of such a beautiful and remarkable young lady as Jessica. I shall always remember upon her high school graduation and the 1993 First New Life Mothers/Daughters Banquet Jessica communicated her goals which included completing a B.S. and M.A. degree. She stayed on course and exceeded her goals. I was always proud of her. May God give you all strength and courage.
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