Jessica Rose Willits

Jessica Rose Willits obituary, Brainerd, MN

Jessica Rose Willits

Jessica Willits Obituary

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Jessica Rose Willits, age 22, of Brainerd, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, June 23, 2024. Jessica was born in Sterling, IL on January 4, 2002, to Douglas & Wendy (Jackson) Willits.
Jessica was a bright girl with a love for all things art, music, animals and family. Those who knew her could attest to her incredible talent and wit. She was loved by everyone she met, even when she didn't know it.
Left to cherish her memory are her mother, Wendy Willits; father, Doug (Tammy) Willits; siblings, Nicole Steffey, Dawson Willits and Ashley (Casey) Clark, Jacob (Candy) Willits; nana, Sandra Jackson; nanny, Beth Willits; papa, Ed (Dee) Jackson; aunts and uncle, Annamarie (Jeremy) Lamoine and Brett Jackson, Pam Jasinski and Donna Willits, plus many more aunts and uncles; many cousins.
Jessica is preceded in death by her grandpa, Chester Willits.
A memorial service for Jessica will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 11AM at Oak Street Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Please stay after to enjoy one of Jessica's favorite meals with the family
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July 31, 2024

Valkyrie Bradford posted to the memorial.

July 6, 2024

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July 1, 2024

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Valkyrie Bradford

July 31, 2024

I was in a production of Vanities with Jay-- we were high school friends turned college friends, and the play was constant hours between the three of us in it. She was dedicated and driven, but always took time to entertain and lighten the mood. Even after and until now, she's been one of my oldest and most treasured friends, and it breaks my heart to lose her. All of my sympathies to her family and friends who feel the absence of such a bright presence in their lives

Belinda Fjeld

July 6, 2024

My first memory of Jessica is when she moved to Crookston in 9th grade. She joined choir and I was the choir director. The 9th graders rehearsed with the Jr. High students that year and there were 110 students in choir! Jessica stood out immediately with her confidence, her voice, her cooperation, and even support with all those students at one time. She was so very talented and she loved to sing!! She wanted to sing for her mom after school one day and she waited patiently for me to arrive, and sure enough, when I got to the auditorium, her parents were waiting for her to perform. I was so fortunate to have had her in choir all four years of high school. She brought such joy and energy to every performance whether it was choir, pop choir, solo contest, vocal ensembles or drama. I can picture her twirling in one of the pop choir dresses on stage! :) My deepest sympathy to Wendy, Dawson, and family. I'm so sorry this light in the world has been snuffed out at such an early age. May God comfort you in your loss and God Bless Jessica's memory. Sincerely, Mrs. Fjeld

Kari T

July 1, 2024

I remember when the family first moved to Crookston & getting to do your hair for her personally & for the Miss Crookston pageant. Always a light that lit up any room. So very sorry for your families loss. Cherish all your sweet memories of Jessica.

Amanda W

June 25, 2024

Jessica was a co-worker of mine back in 2021, while Nicole was working there. She was a lot of fun to be around. My sympathies to her family.

Laura DeLage

June 25, 2024

Jessica was my Molly in a play at UMC. She was fun, bright, and full of spunk. I absolutely adored her and her spirit. This breaks my heart as she is gone way too early. I hope she knows how much she was loved and adored. Thinking and praying for her family during this difficult time.

Lynnea O

June 25, 2024

I am so sad to know that this young, talented woman is no longer with us. I remember her competing in the Miss Crookston Scholarship Pageant, playing the role of Wednesday (fantastic!) and her perfectly hilarious and wonderful speech and Graduation.
Sending prayers of peace to her family and friends.

Callie B

June 25, 2024

Jessica was a few years younger than me so we never had any classes together, but outside of that we were always pretty good friends. I loved acting alongside her and just talking about shared interests, or even recently when I would pop back up for a quick chat on social media. This Uncle Fester will be missing his niece until the next Addams reunion

Skylar W

June 25, 2024

She and I had similar last names and so we were seated next to each other in choir. It´s all history after that. We had countless sleepovers and adventures together and even though we had a bought of no communication, when we were able to grow and reconnect we jumped right back into it. I will always have a place in my heart for Jessica.

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