Jessica Hanna Obituary
Well known for her multiple talents, attributes, infectious personality, and sense of humor, she was most known for her unwavering empathy towards others. Jessica had a unique way to make everybody she came across feel loved, cared for, and important. In her last years this genuine love for others spread like wildfire as an online ministry to help save souls. With God's grace she succeeded beyond what even she could have imagined. Her witness of redemptive suffering has helped thousands around the world strengthen their faith, and will continue to do so after her death.
Loving wife and best friend of Lamar with whom she shared 12 years of marriage. Cherished mother of Christopher, Mary, Joseph, and Thomas. Precious daughter of Marie Peters and Camille Peters. Adored Sister of Sharon (Sam), Robert (Margie), Lindsey (Dylan).Loving daughter in law of Laith and Zinah Hanna and dear sister in law to Mark (Sarah) and Andrew (Gabriella.) She will also be missed dearly by her grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, and friends. A truly remarkable woman, Jessica's legacy will live on through all who were blessed to know her.
Visitations:
A Visitation will be held
Saturday April 13, 2024 from
2 pm - 4 pm and 6 pm - 8 pm at
Reid Funeral Home
14 Russel St.
Leamington, ON N8H 1T8
and
Sunday April 14, 2024 from
2 pm - 5 pm and 6 pm - 9 pm at
Southfield Funeral Home
18338 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
Requiem Mass:
A Requiem Mass will be held
Monday, April 15, 2024 at 11 am at
St. Joseph Shrine
1828 Jay St. Detroit, MI 48207
Clergy of Record:
Canon Stephen Sharpe
Committal Service:
A Committal Service will follow the Requiem Mass at
Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
25800 W 10 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48033
In lieu of flowers, donations in Jessica's honor will go towards an educational trust fund set up for Jessica's four children. https://gofund.me/4034dcac
Thank you and May God Bless you.
"It is the LORD who goes before you;
He will be with you,
He will not fail you or forsake you;
do not fear or be dismayed."
Deuteronomy 31:8
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lorenzo
May 20, 2024
Condoglianze, avete un angelo in cielo.
Juan Carlos Hernández
May 13, 2024
My condolences to the family. I understand your journey, as I lived it with my mother in 2017. I will pray for all of you. Know that she touched my heart very deeply and helped me to become a better Christian.
Angelica Prock
April 15, 2024
A true servant of our Lord, Jessica taught so many, including myself, that there is beauty in suffering when united to our Lord's suffering. Her ability to love her cross while at the same time taking time to pray for others was inspiring. Thank you Jessica for your sweet message and the prayers for my family. Onward sister in Christ!
Paula Ferreira
April 15, 2024
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Patricia Duffy
April 14, 2024
Firstly.. My condolences to the family.. I didn't know Mrs.Hanna only through her Instagram.. in the short time I knew of her I felt she was special and that we had a saintly woman in our midst..
She touched me and others deeply with her love for Christ and of her suffering with such grace. One doesn't see that kind of holiness very often..
May God accept her into His Kingdom and may she rest in peace.. in Jesus name Amen!
Lorena Benavides
April 13, 2024
I am thinking of the Hanna family today, may the Lord continue to give you His strength. Thank you, Jessica for bringing me closer to God and teaching me so much about my Catholic faith in so little time. Please continue to guide us all from heaven. I will miss seeing your Instagram pop ups.
Bennadette Moore
April 11, 2024
Jessica, I am truly sorry that I did not get to meet you in person. It is so easy to see that you were a brave, beautiful person with a beautiful soul. May you rest in the eternal peace and love of God. Praying for you and your family.
Kelly R
April 11, 2024
I found Jessica on instagram 2 years ago when I was diagnosed with precancerous cells in my uterus. Being able to pray along on her lives helped me feel less alone in my situation. She definitely taught me to be less of a victim of my circumstances and realize that God had something greater for me. Her death really shook me since I felt she was so deserving of healing. Her passing taught me a lot about accepting God's will and carrying my cross with grace.
Hailey and John Paul Martinez
April 11, 2024
I met Jessica through the experience of my having a high risk pregnancy and we had a shared faith and so many things i appreciated. I will remember her always. My prayers to Lamar, her kids, her mom and sisters.
Rocio Gomez
April 11, 2024
I loved Jessica and didn´t even know her personally only followed her on Instagram. She continues to be my inspiration to know how to suffer with grace. I have admired and have been inspired by her wisdom and love for Christ, Mother Mary and the saints. I was deeply hurt that she left us but I am so happy that she is rejoicing with our Lord. That is our goal! She left us with so many beautiful quotes, videos and memories to reflect on . May God bless the Hanna family and receive spiritual healing and strength through our prayers ! God bless you!
Mariana arredondo
April 10, 2024
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April 10, 2024
Mariana arredondo
April 10, 2024
I am greatly sorry for your loss Jessica was such an amazing woman I will call friend. She helped me grow in my faith and showed me the love for praying novenas which I shared with my family & friends. She helped me pray for my ailing mother´s health and for my daughter who had suffered a miscarriage. Jess sent me not only one but 2 oils in mail for my daughter and mom. I will forever be grateful for her and will keep praying for her Lamar and her children and family.
Sarah
April 10, 2024
I have learned so much about my Catholic faith and the importance of putting the Lord above all, evening in suffering she was such a true light.. she touched my life so deeply and she doesn´t even know me. So many people have been so moved by her grace and faith. She will never be forgotten.
Sharon Gordillo
April 10, 2024
Jessica continues to teach me so much about my Catholic faith as I continue to watch her on Instagram. Each and every post she shared is priceless. She had such dignity as she carried her own cross always thinking of others and pointing me towards God. I will never forget the 2nd Glorious Mystery of the rosary The Ascension as she so beautifully described it and reminded me I will never be alone as Jesus apostles were never alone. To her family my sincere condolences. Jessica will always be in my heart. I feel like I know her even though I never met her. My heart and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in our Heavenly Father, Blessed Mother and all the saints who have welcomed her home. Rest in peace sweet Jessica
Natalie Wales
April 10, 2024
I only know Jessica from Instagram, I´m not Catholic and I´m in Australia. I think this is such testament to her faith, her personality and truth in what she was sharing. I truly hope her family can feel how far and wide their darling girl was loved and what she means to so many around the world. What an extraordinary women. Jesus we thank you and we trust in you.
Danielle B
April 10, 2024
Thank you, Jessica, for helping me through my dad's diagnosis and his death. You comforted me with your words of hope, while you, yourself, were suffering. You taught me to find the joy in suffering, to unite it with Jesus' cross, and to work on myself because "we are all terminal." I love you, sis. Your family is forever in my prayers. Pray for us, sweet Jess.
Agnes Maye
April 10, 2024
Came to know Jessica through my friend Jennifer Nelson. Praying with Jessica on IG became part of my journey. She made me fall in love with the Chaplet to our Sorrowful Mother and I still pray it every Tuesday and Friday. I will always Be grateful for this Devotion and will always pray for Jessica during that Chaplet and she and her family will remain in my prayers. I know you will be praying for us from His Kingdom
Michelle Josephine Porras Sue
April 10, 2024
I didn't get the chance to know Jessica personally, but I followed her on Instagram online. She has touched my heart, as she has done with countless others. May God bless her and her family. Thank you, Jessica, for bringing me closer to God and for being such an inspiration.
With much gratitude,
Michelle Josephine Porras Sue
Gary Bates
April 10, 2024
Jessica, We have never met but your story is the stuff of saints. And in my heart I believe you are with the Saints in heaven now. Please pray for us that we may carry the cross after Jesus as you did.
Taryn Hastings
April 10, 2024
Rest in peace, my sweet hero. I pray to be like you one day, a saint in heaven.
Ana Maria Redondo
April 10, 2024
Jessica showed me so much about our beautiful Catholic faith and touched my soul. I thank her for bringing me closer to God. Rest in Peace Jessica
Anna Escobedo
April 10, 2024
I have never had the pleasure of meeting Jessica but my life has been touched and inspired by her faith in The Lord. She has taught me so many things that I will carry through my life. Hanna family, thank you for sharing sweet Jessica with all of us!
Cristina
April 10, 2024
Quando ho avuto la mia diagnosi di cancro qualche mese fa ho capito che seguire Jessica da molto tempo mi aveva preparata a vivere il cancro in modo diverso... se non ci fosse stata lei, con il suo esempio, non avrei mai potuto accettare la diagnosi in questo modo.. esempio di fede nella sofferenza.. mi mancherai.
Anthony J Voci
April 10, 2024
May God bless the Hanna family with the love of family and friends. And may Thomas Solanus live a life that will honor his mother and glorify God
Anna
April 10, 2024
My dear Jessica - I didn´t know you in person but I was following you on Instagram. You were truly a witness of Christ, showing people all around the world that we are all called to sainthood. Your love towards your husband, children and everyone else, your devotion to Our Lord, Eucharist and bringing as many people to God as possible was incredible. You will be greatly missed and I hope to develop such love, such devotion, endurance and grace in suffering as you showed.
I pray for consolation and graces for Lamar and your little ones. Let me say farewell with the lyrics of Catholic hymn we sing on funerals in my country, Poland:
" Come from heaven at the sound of our prayers,
Inhabitants of glory, all saints of God;
Descend from bright clouds, O angels,
Hasten to meet with the redeemed.
Chorus: Let the angelic procession receive your soul,
Lift it from the earth to the heights of heaven,
And let the song of the redeemed lead it,
Until before the face of the Most High God.
May Christ, exalted, welcome you,
He called you to the kingdom of light.
May the merciful Mother come out to meet you
On the threshold of the Father's house.
Radiant Christ, Divine Savior,
The only light that knows no dusk,
Be for this soul eternal rest,
Allow it to behold the glory of Your majesty."
Rest in Peace.
Anna @pracowniacharakteru
Lucia Chavez
April 9, 2024
My deepest condolence to the family. I am one of Jessica's followers on social media whom she helped find her way back to God after my own diagnosis. She was a blessing to me and I am very greatful to have met her even if it was online. Her presence was felt through the screen. May you rest in peace. My prayers will be with you and your family. Thank you for everything you did for me Jessica.
Thérèse Talarico
April 9, 2024
Jessica, you will be so missed. I know you have gone to get your treasures in heaven. I love you and thank you for your friendship. Praying for all of you! Love, Thérèse (@kolbeslittleflowers)
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