Jessica Marie Ivy

Jessica, I remember babysitting you when you were barely out of diapers. I instantly loved your free spirit and openness to others, and what joy it brings me to know you never outgrew those things or let the world steal them from you. I love you and I´m going to miss you, but I know we will be together again

Heartfelt condolences to you, Anne and family, for your loss of Jessica. I wish I had known her as she must have really been a lovely person from what I have read. I cannot imagine your loss and I am sending prayers for comfort.

Favorite memory is going on a cruise with her. We had a great time laughing and hanging out.
And we also have one of the silliest pictures of her and John together!! I spoke with her not long before she passed. She was such a sweet soul and I will think of her often Miss you girl!

My mother is Jessica´s next door neighbor. My father passed away in 2019 several months after they had moved in. Jessica always took the time out to make sure my mother was taken care of in her hour of need and grief. If my mom needed food she was over with dinner. Anything from the grocery store, Jessica would grab it. Birthday gifts, Christmas gifts. Jessica went above and beyond to make sure that my mother was taken care of and knew that she was loved. Her bright and outgoing smile and personality just lit up the room when she was near.

Jessica thank you for everything that you have done over the years for me and my mother. You will be missed.

Mom, there have been so many moments since you´ve past where I´ve wished I could just call you or ask for advice. Silly mundane things like planning my birthday party bring me so much pain knowing you´re not there to help me make these decisions.

I looked to you for everything. Comfort, advice, to tell me when I´m just plain wrong. I needed you and I still need you. Your absence is so heavily felt and will continue to be until Bridgette and I take our last breath.

I wish you were here, but I´m so happy you are comfortable and in a better place now.

I love you, mom.

My memories of Jessica go back almost as far as my earliest memories, period. She is my little sister.

Jessica amazed me in her unwavering optimism. Life presented many significant challenges to her over the years, yet Jessica maintained an attitude of positivity throughout her life. She lived as one who loves deeply and emotionally, and she emphatically and openly celebrated those whom she loved. When Jessica loved you, she loved you thoroughly!

I cannot see her smile anymore in person, but I am forever thankful for the memories of her warmth and welcoming presence. As for Jessica´s smile, I get to remember it every time I see her beautiful daughters, Brianna and Bridgette!

A humble and most sincere thank you to her life partner, John. The way Jessica´s face lit up when his name was simply mentioned underscored her devotion to the man who loved her and cared for her tenderly for years, through the end and forever.

When I think of Jessica, I think of someone who deeply desired to love others well. She gave her resources and her time. She was a manager in multiple businesses, with a passion for seeing people enjoy themselves and employees feeling valued. Jessica loved her family, she loved strangers, and her love for God was unmistakable. Was she perfect? No. But that is why Jesus, who was and is perfect, who is alive because He rose from the grave 2,000 years ago in a real place that we can go to even today, He died to cover Jessica´s, yours, and my sins. He invited Jessica to Heaven, to Paradise. Jessica will always be in my heart. She is my sister. We grew up together and shared struggles with one another. In times of financial strain years ago, she helped me and I helped her. She spoke her mind. She was confident and unapologetically opinionated, but with an open mind. I will miss her, and I will always love her. And I am thankful to God that I will see her again, when we both see Jesus face to face. God has promised this.

Jessica hired me when she was a manager at chilis. She started my work career and changed my entire life. I got to know her beautiful daughters, and just be her beautiful presence for years.
I am so happy you´re home, and free, but I´ll miss you forever. God bless you, I´ll love you forever sweet friend.

Jessica was a deeply devoted and loving sister who would take the slightest bit of good news and celebrate it like it should be on the front page of every publication. She guided me through childhood and adolescence with zero judgement and unconditional support and love. I´ll miss her, and will always strive to live to be the man she viewed me as.

My sincere condolences to those who loved Jessica. I am going to miss her so much. She gave love and joy like she had an unlimited supply to give. I could always count on Jessica to make me feel loved. I'll never forget her.

May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Love, Aunt Jeanne

Jessica, you brought your father and me incredible joy and a fair amount of frustration. What you never were was dull. Deeply caring, wildly optimistic, always up for an adventure...that´s you.

I´m going to miss you, Jessica Marie. So much.