Jessica Cruz

Jessica Cruz obituary

Jessica Cruz

Jessica Cruz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Salyersville Funeral Home on Sep. 19, 2025.

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Jessica Collins Cruz, age 42, a resident of Prestonsburg, Kentucky, formally of Salyersville, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025 at ARH Prestonsburg in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. Jessica was born December 17, 1982, in Lexington, Kentucky the daughter of the late Robert Floyd Collins and Elizabeth Watkins Teagarden. Brother, Jacob Teagarden also preceded in death. Those left to mourn includes husband Toby Cruz of Prestonsburg, Kentucky, mother and stepfather, Elizabeth and Gary Teagarden of Salyersville, Kentucky, two daughters Gracie and Haley Poore of Salyersville, Kentucky, sister, Katrineia Collins of Middletown, Ohio, a host of family and friends who love and miss her. A memorial service celebrating the life of Jessica Collins Cruz will be announced at a later by the Salyersville Funeral Home. The Salyersville Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the funeral arrangements. Online condolences, flowers, and gifts are available on salyersvillefuneralhome.com.

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