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Jessica Nixon Obituary
AGE: 32 • Formerly of Haddonfield, NJ
On June 28, 2013, of Conshohocken, PA, Beloved daughter of Kathleen (nee Jorg) Nixon of Haddonfield, NJ and David Nixon (Linda) of Cary, NC; Loving partner of Kevin Manning of Conshohocken, PA; Dear sister of Ryan of Haddonfield and Cameron of Cary, NC; Treasured granddaughter of Evelyn Jorg and Mary Nixon; Cherished niece of Charlotte McGarry (Richard), Karen McCormack, Linda Kingston and Howard Nixon. Also survived by her cousins Megan, Kyle, David, Brock, Eric and John.
Jessica graduated from Haddonfield Memorial HS in 1999 and The College of William & Mary in 2003. She was an outstanding field hockey player, captaining each squad in 1998 and 2002, respectively. During her time with the Bulldawgs, the team reached the New Jersey State Championships, was South Jersey Sectional Champions in 1997 and 1998, and she was also recognized as a Courier Post Scholar Athlete. While playing for the Tribe, the team accomplished a ranking of 7th in the nation in 2001, and visited the NCAA tournament in both 2000 and 2002. At William & Mary Jessica was also a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority.
Jessica had a passion for travel and loved planning her trips around the world. When not jetsetting, Jessica was an avid runner and loved just about any physical activity. Most of all, she felt most comfortable and happy when spending time at the beach with her true love, Kevin and surrounded by her numerous friends and family. Since her diagnosis, she had been actively involved in the Colon Cancer Buddy system. She participated in Thomas Jefferson Hospital's "I Can" campaign, encouraging and inspiring others in their fight against cancer.
Jessica's family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 2nd, 5-8 PM, at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Wood La. & Wayne Ave., Haddonfield, NJ; where all are invited to her Service on Wednesday, July 3rd, at 11 AM. Interment, Haddonfield Baptist Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Jessica's name to The Colon Cancer Alliance, 1025 Vermont Ave. NW, Suite 1066, Washington, DC 20005 (www.ccalliance.org) or to the Dr. Edith Mitchell Colo-Rectal Research Fund, Kimmel Cancer Ctr. at Jefferson, 233 S. 10th St., BLSB Suite 502, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
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Roylene DiDio
July 13, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. What wonderful memories you have of your beloved daughter. Did not know her, but with a family like yours she was (as you are) truly blessed to have had her even for such a short time. God Bless you all.
Thomas Houck
July 4, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss,God Bless. Tom, Maria & Lauren
Peter Kokolis
July 3, 2013
I am so sorry for your great loss. My deepest sympathy to all the Nixon family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sarajane Hersh
July 3, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Jessica and will remember her beautiful smile and great attitude. My deepest sympathy is extended to Jessica's family and friends.
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Brianna
July 2, 2013
I was fortunate enough to be one of Jess's teammates and will always remember her as a talented athlete and compassionate person.
My heart and thoughts are with her family.
Lori D'Alessio
July 2, 2013
I am so very sorry for such a tragic loss. Jess was an inspiration to so many with her positive outlook. She has touched many lives and will be fondly remembered by all who had the privelege to know her. You have an angel looking over you now. God Bless.
Brenda Honig
July 2, 2013
Jessica was the best a friend could be to our daughter who so admired and loved her. I remember a day offering her a ride home from town when visiting and she preferred to walk which was a reminder to me about savoring the day and not rushing. It was not her intent to teach anything but her choice will always stay in my head and heart. She was beautiful in every way and her grace in serious illness was inspiring and amazing as she herself. Our love and comfort to all her family and she will be missed greatly by our Jess- and they will keep her memory alive in their little book club initiated by Jess N. The world has been more graced by her life.
Matthew (Ducette)
July 2, 2013
Jessica was a great girl in high school when I met her , open minded , funny , brought abd always put on a happy face .
I got the pleasure of knowing her briefly in college and she matured even more which amazed me . I felt lucky to know an already strong girl could become an even more compassionate adult .
Laurie Jerome
July 2, 2013
I couldn't have asked for a better line of defense in front of me for our South Jersey Group 1 title in 1997. That always makes a goalie feel good.
My thoughts to her family and friends during this time.
Georgeanne O'Keefe
July 1, 2013
I am truly sorry for your loss, Jess was a wonderful, sweet person. I'm so glad that I had the pleasure of knowing her. She worked in our office for a brief time but she always had a smile on her face even though she was fighting such a horrible disease. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. She is now at peace and there is no more suffering.
Aidan Bradley
July 1, 2013
My deepest sympathies and sending love and light to the Nixon family and Jessica's loved ones. Thoughts and prayers. Xo
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Beth (DelViscio) Morlino
June 30, 2013
Jess was such a nice, funny girl and I'll always remember meeting her when she first moved to Haddonfield..she will be remembered very fondly by all those who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Ron's and Deb Wybraniec
June 30, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss, our hearts and prayers are with the whole family
Liz Manning-Gohlinghorst
June 29, 2013
My brother Kevin was blessed to have Jess as his girlfriend and partner in life. She was Aunt Jess to my children, Emma and Jake. To me and my husband she was a true friend, an inspiration and a wonderful part of our family! We will truly miss her smile and her positive outlook on life. We love you!
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