Jessica Lynn Kaylor, 33, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, after a courageous battle with breast cancer.
Memorial service: 2 p.m. Saturday at Lake Arlington Baptist Church, 2912 Little Road, Arlington, with the Rev. Eric Herrstrom and the Rev. Jason Freeman officiating. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Greenwood Memorial Park, Fort Worth. Visitation: The family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington.
Memorials: Memorial gifts may be made payable to the Kaylor Children's Education Fund, in care of Affiliated Bank Arlington, 2326 W. Pleasant Ridge Road, Arlington, Texas 76015.
Jessica was born Sept. 18, 1975, in Walnut Creek, Calif., to Bob and Judy McNutt Moody. The loves of her life were her three beautiful daughters and husband, whom she had been married to for 10 years. Jessica enjoyed scrapbooking for each of her children and had a passion for children. She began the program Weekend Backpacks, which provided free lunches for children during the weekend. It was so successful at Wood Elementary that it has spread to 10 schools in the Arlington ISD.
Jessica was a teacher at Richland High School. She was a member of Grace Covenant Church of Arlington and former member of Lake Arlington Baptist Church.
She will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her.
Survivors: Husband, Jacob James Kaylor; daughters, Katelyn Alexandria Kaylor, Jadyn Rose Kaylor and Bryn Isabel Kaylor; father, Bob Moody and wife, Cindy; mother, Judy Burcie and husband, Mike; brothers, Alex Moody, Chris Moody and Garett Burcie; sisters, Jennifer Brown and husband, Russell, Elizabeth Moody and Hope Pavel and husband, Matt; maternal grandparents, Betty and Ken McNutt; paternal grandmother, Sally Powers Moody; father-in-law, Jim Kaylor and wife, Donna; mother-in-law, Donna Satterlee; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Oct. 31, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Jessica Kaylor

22 Entries

Gary Egbert

November 12, 2008

I knew Jessica as an infant and toddler. My most sincere sympathy to all of her close and extended family.

Elena Burdan

November 10, 2008

Jake,
We have kept informed about Jessica's battle through your blog. It seems like a million years ago when I gave Jessica a heart felt hug as we returned to visit Lake Arlington B C and found out about her diagnosis. John and I have kept you both in our prayers and in our thoughts throughout these hard years. We have been blessed by your faith and constant love. You both were a blessing to us when we were at Lake Arlington and continued to bless us even when we moved to El Paso. Your journey inspired our sometimes downcast days as we read about God's provisions for you through these difficult times. We will continue to have you and the s in our prayers and thoughts.
May our hearts touch yours with love in His Name.

John and Elena, Charlie, John John and Timothy Burdan

Melissa Westen

November 5, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Kaylor family...Jessica is one more reason why I will "Race for a Cure".

Laurie Jones

November 5, 2008

Dear Jake and family,
I knew Jessa thru Aunt Sandy and as a patient at UTSW. Jessa will never fully realize the influence she had on so many individuals through her trials. Always leaning on her LORD, and always that beautiful smile on her face. I know you miss her dearly and our prayers will be for your strength, comfort, and endurance. Sincerely, Laurie Jones

Norma LaJudice

November 4, 2008

Jake, I just found out that Jessica lost her battle with that horrible "C" word. I have lost touch with you since we don't have the "testing" connection anymore. You are in my thoughts and prayers. One thing that got me through my loss, is to continue to talk about your spouse, mother, sister. You have three beautiful daughters to live for each day. There will be many days that will be hard the first year, you will learn to cope, just face one day at a time, each day will get a little easier. God bless your family.

Steve, Brenda, & Katy Burley

November 3, 2008

Dear Kaylor and McNutt Family,
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of Jessica. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God's love and faith in him comfort you.
The Burley Family

Juley Harper

November 3, 2008

We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Dale, Juley, Daniel, and Daisy Harper in Salisbury, MD.

Jennifer Darnell

November 3, 2008

Dear Kaylor's and extended Family,
Jessica touched so many with her faith and courage through this long journey. Your family has been through so much in the last 3 years and has remained faithful. This is such a testimony to all who know you. Thank you for sharing your sweet family with us.
Praying always,
Jennifer Darnell
Corey Elementary

Kathleen Childress

November 3, 2008

Jake, I "knew" Jessica through her mother and her Aunt Sandy in BSF. We have been reading your blog and praying for you since the very beginning. My comfort during a loss last year was that our God is still on the Throne, and He has the big picture. We are just a few of the players in His huge panorama, and may never know the many people that have been affected by our experience or how it changed lives. His plan is perfect and although the pain is almost beyond belief, we can trust Him. We can take to heart, II Cor. 12:9, which says, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." You will continue to be in our prayers.

Tracie Wankowicz

November 3, 2008

Your family has blessed this community with your faith and love. May God bless you and your girls, and please know that if you EVER need anything - you have an entire community behind you!
God Bless -
Tracie Wankowicz & Caitlyn Kaskabas

Curtis Gile

November 3, 2008

Jacob, I know we don't know each other all too well but my son Carson remembers you and Jessica. You two were his Wednesday night choir teachers at the time you decided to move on. Both of my kids remember Jessica as the lady who checked out their library books as well. I would like you to know that you and Jessica both have had a positive impact on their lives and to hundreds, if not thousands of other children as well. My prayers are with your family.

J West

November 1, 2008

To the Kaylor family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May GOD comfort you and surround you with his love.

Tammy Whitlock

October 31, 2008

Jake~
Thank you for sharing your precious wife with us. May you and the girls covet your forever memories of Jessica, what a sweet smile she had. You are such an inspiration to everyone. The daily deep gratitude you had for Jessica was so true. May God comfort your soul and know that there are MANY praying for your loss. Thank you Jake!

Praying for you,
Darin and Tammy Whitlock

MARCI RUSIN

October 31, 2008

YOU ARE ALL IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. MAY GODS LOVE COMFORT YOU ALWAYS.
MARCI AND MADELINE RUSIN

DAVID GUTHRIE

October 31, 2008

dear kaylor famliy
my prayer are with you in this time of
loss.

Ann Hill

October 31, 2008

With deepest regrets. Thinking of you and you are in my prayers!
Ann Hill

Robert Ruiz

October 31, 2008

Mike and Charlene and family, our condolences and prayers are with you. We choose to believe that Jessica is in a better place and we rejoice that she is with our Lord. God bless you. Karen and Robert Ruiz

Christi McInnis

October 31, 2008

Precious Kaylor Family,

I had the privilege to have Jessica in my Bible Study Fellowship group for about 9 months. Our sweet conversations drew me in as her faith in God was shared week after week. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Debbie Witte

October 31, 2008

What a beautiful family. What a beautiful legacy. What a beautiful angel.

All my love

"Aunt" Debbie

Linette Grenier Tucker

October 31, 2008

Diane and family,
My heart breaks for you. May God bless you with his peace and love at this time.
Linette Grenier Tucker

Blaine Hall

October 31, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
~Melissa & Blaine Hall

barbara ann stidman

October 30, 2008

I was so blessed to be able to call Jessica "my friend." I really got to know Jessica(and family) very well, when I orchestrated the fund-raising dinner for her, shortly after she was first diagnosed with breast cancer. And then I had a wonderful time traveling to Matamoros Mexico with Jessica, (and Beth Stewart) to deliver "the angel tree" during Christmas time (2006), for all the children at Casa Hogar, the children's home that Lake Arlington Baptist Church Supports. I will treasure those memories forever. Jessica will always remain in my heart. And for Jake, Katelyn, Jayden, Bryn and the rest of the family, know that my prayers and my love are with you. Jessica and Roscoe are no longer suffering.. and for that I am at peace.
In His Grip, I Will Always Remain

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