Jessica Lynn Thompson

1989 - 2023

Jessica Lynn Thompson
June 24, 1989 - July 25, 2023
Rock Hill, South Carolina - Jessica Lynn Thompson, born June 24, 1989 in Rock Hill, SC. Daughter of Clyde and Michelle Thompson, ended her journey on the earth on July 25,2023. She is survived by her father Clyde Thompson, her beautiful nieces Mila and Remi-Lynn Vuncannon, and her handsome nephew Brayden Rodgers. She is preceded in death by her mother Michelle Thompson and her son Jaden Thrower.
Jessica has an unforgettable smile and infectious laugh. She could light the darkest of rooms. An angel on earth, not always having the easiest life but she was strong and didn't let anyone or anything keep her down for long. She adored by everyone who met her. People called her Pocahontas her effortless beauty shined from within. She was vivacious, loyal, spunky, strong, -willed kind and tenacious with a loving and gracious spirt. She loved her family and friends. She could make anyone smile, laugh or make anyone who was having a bad day have a better day, she loved to sing to the top of her lungs! She could have been a star or a model! She absolutely adored spending quality time with her family and especially her sons, she loved being a mother! A cherished and devoted mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece cousin and friend who was loved deeply. She was stunning, in every form and facet. Jessica left an immeasurable impression on every soul she touched. She was simply happy, genuine, forgiving, full of joy and light. She spread all she had to those around her. Little did any of us know, she didn't save enough light for herself. She was a giver, who always wanted to make an impression and give her all to the end.
No one knew the darkness she faced when alone or the impossible standards a perfectionist sets for oneself. Jessica didn't discuss her demons within. We did not hear of or see her insurmountable and all-consuming pain. Her mother's death hurt her in more ways than we knew! She couldn't handle not having her here anymore and I think my mother could take care of her better with her than here with us! This realization that that someone could so successfully hide in broad daylight, as a pillar of strength, portray such perfection and project as much joy as Jessica did, has left all who knew her shaken to the core.
It is impossible to prepare for the harsh reality of losing a loved one, especially a parent or sister at far too young of an age. To lose Jessica in this manner is a finality difficult to accept. It has left behind a desperate longing to understand the rationale and insanity behind mental illness no one knew to be present. To realize the devastating effects of perfectionism, which is not about high standards-it's about unrealistic ones. Her death has marred us in significant, painful and permanent ways. Suicide is a complicated end and compounds with an array of feelings and stigma. One person taking their own life every 40 seconds is an epidemic of massive proportion, leaving no family untouched. The ensuing recovery for families must find a balance between the crushing punches of abandonment, betrayal, rage, doubt, shame, shock, blame, fear, sorrow, loss, guilt, regret and confusion and the light-filled promises of presence, love and joy throughout memories and the legacy left behind. It has left us utterly breathless.
The desperation, pain and despair Jessica must have endured to feel it best to leave her most beloved children and family is unimaginable …heartbreaking. Somehow Jessica believed we could live without her. As much as that confidence is resented, we will draw strength from her faith in us to carry on. We will carry Jessicas legacy with us – her determination, intelligence, strength and warmth, as well as her fears, he flaws, her untimely death.
We will carry her in her wholeness. We will see her in the faces and mannerisms of her beautiful children as they grow. We will heal, we will persevere, we will laugh, we will cry, we will thrive, but life will never be the same without our precious Jessica. He is sorely missed. We are a family who lives with joy and disappointment, sadness and love, trials and triumphs, laughter and tears; we remember, we tell stories, we pray, we hope, and most of all...we love.
We take comfort in knowing we will be together again one day and that our precious girl has found her way to the comforting and healing arms of our savior, her Mother and Her Son!
This silent epidemic is catastrophic. If talking about it, exposing it, shouting it from the rooftops, will help even one person find a way to talk about their pain, a difference can and must be made. To help others understand, we must reach out to the family members, friends and strangers. Show kindness, an openness to talk and, more importantly, to listen, to see, to hear without judgment. If only to save one family from pain and anguish of losing a loved one through bringing awareness to this tragic and senseless loss of life, then our beloved Jessica's death will not be in vain. See the signs, save a life, we cannot afford to lose another light.
We invite those who knew and loved her to celebrate her life and share memories on August 19, 2023 At 2:30PM at Catawba Indian Nation Longhouse, 996 Avenue of the Nations, Rock Hill SC 29730
In Lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.