Jillian Rose Eldridge

Jillian Rose Ozdych-Eldridge, 34, passed away after a brave battle with a difficult illness on February 6, 2025. She was born to her loving parents Jeromy Anthony Ozdych and Leigh Cynthia Ozdych on June 4, 1990 in Bedford, Texas.

Growing up, she attended Central High School and was a part of the graduating class of 2008. In furthering her education, she went to Tarrant County College to receive her certification to become a veterinary technician.

Her love of animals and dogs served her well in being a veterinarian technician, and she was truly dedicated to her career. Jillian was also quite fond of collecting comic books and coins, and her other interests even expanded into a passionate knowledge of astronomy, astrophysics, and sci-fi movies. She also loved to challenge others by playing chess, and was a die hard Denver Broncos fan.

Jillian was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Edmund and Angela Ozdych and her maternal grandparents, Steven Sr. and Lois Popeluk.

She is survived by her life partner, James Jefferson Nugent; her parents Jerome and Leigh Ozdych; her aunt Judie Tolbert; her uncle Steven Popeluk Jr; her sisters Tami Cox (Joshua), Angela Hansen (Nicholas), Rebecca Clarke (Matthew); nieces Ciara Simpson, Kyleigh Clarke, Kimberly Hansen, Layla Hansen, and Harper Clarke; her nephew Steven Simpson; her godparents Michelle Schifley, Tammie Borland, and Zyggy Olinski and many other family and friends.

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