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Jessica Simonds
Three years ago we got together to continue your Big "16th" Birthday Celebration. Little did we know just how big that birthday would become.
Now this is your 3rd Birthday in Heaven. You keep celebrating! Give Buddy an extra pat tomorrow. And Jess, thank you. Happy Birthday!
Love and Miss You.
Always in our Hearts.
Grandma and Grandpa
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Memories and Condolences
for Jessica Simonds
Sponsored by Jammie and Michelle Simonds ( Dad and Mom ).
With love, Aunt Melanie<br />
Melanie Amendola
August 28, 2025
Aunt Melanie
January 3, 2024
Simonds
August 28, 2018
Hi Jess, I know it's been a long time since I've written, and I'm sorry for that .
Today is your 30th birthday. You would be having a really big party here. I'm sure you probably are having one there. I truly believe that! I love You and miss you very much Jessica!
Mom
January 3, 2017
Jess, I just can't believe it is now 12 years since you passed away...it doesn't seem real to this day. I want to reach out and hug you....gently kiss your check...knowing you would wipe it off. I think of the beautiful adult woman you would be all of 28 years old and not forever 16.
I wonder to this day why God put so many things in your way of your Epilepsy and Type 1 Diabetes and to then give you a virus, no one knew, Myocarditis, that caused you to pass so quickly from Sudden Cardiac Arrest. I want to scream this is not fair...God give her back to us. But instead even as I write this I hear sirens wailing and think back to this night. I want you back, I want you to experience life as an adult fulfilling your dreams, seeing your new brother-in-laws, seeing how grown Landon is and seeing Vivian and how wonderful your sister, Danielle, and brother, Michael have become as adults.
People say life isn't fair....well they hopefully will never experience what it is like to lose their child. Your Dad and I think about you every day, it can be just little things in life and we might cry and then try to "chin up" we know that is what you would want us to do....but it is so hard.
Time does not heal all wounds this one is so deep that I know it will never heal but just grow a delicate scab over our hearts.
Until we meet again our sweet angel.
Love you forever
Mom
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Jess
Miom
January 3, 2017
Mom
August 21, 2016
Mom
August 21, 2016
Mom
August 21, 2016
Melanie Amendola
January 3, 2016
11 years precious child....you are so loved and missed each day.... Aunt Melanie
Mom
January 27, 2015
Jess it has been 10 years and not a day goes by that I wish you were here. So many changes in life, I know you see everything but you not being here seems to make the hearts ache more. You fought so hard to live a normal life but you were given so many lemons there was not enough time to keep making lemonade. I know life cannot be fair I told you that after you were so angry when you were told of your second medical condition. How I wish we had more time and now it is just time in waiting for the day we are back together again. I miss you every day and our world seems to be getting harder to watch how people have changed. I know as you would that there is good out there somewhere and there is always hope. Miss you and love you forever my baby you'll be.
Mom
January 27, 2015
Melanie Amendola
September 3, 2014
You just had a birthday on the 28th last week. I have been thinking alot about you, Jessica, wondering what kind of young woman you'd be in this life. I miss you and love you so much sweet child. You are ALWAYS thought of throughout my days. Aunt Melanie
Katherine
July 3, 2014
I have never met the beautiful Jessica but from what I read she has an amazing family. I am so sorry for everyone's loss. I have been reading these condolences and have been very affected by them. She sounds like an amazing girl and Earth definitely misses her..
Grandma & Grandpa
January 3, 2014
Hi Jessica,
I know it's been 9 yrs since we recieved that horrible phone call. It also means it has been 9yrs since we celebrated Christmas together.I remember how happy you where when I received my gift that you had chosen.I still have it,and use it to this day.
Fond memories and beautiful smiles are what we are going to try to focus on.
We Love and Miss You Very Much !
Love, Grandma & Grandpa
January 31, 2013
happy birthday beautiful angel! i never met you my lil cousin!prayers to my family for their lost
Melanie Amendola
January 4, 2013
Jessica...Your Uncle Jay and I spoke of you and Codey yesterday...you are loved and missed, but we always keep you close to heart and in mind.
Michelle Simonds
January 3, 2013
Here it is again Jan. 3, 2013, eight years and you have been gone. It hurts so much every day to know you did not get to grow up and experience everything in life that you wanted to do. I can only keep my memories of you, Jess, with being part of our family that keeps us living. Love you Mom
January 3, 2013
Today is always a sad day . Think about you all the time. Miss you more than I could ever express . Love, Aunt Kristie
Jessice at age 5
Jammie Simonds
January 3, 2013
My beutiful little girl. It has been 8 years but feels like yesterday. I love you my angel. Dad
Melanie Amendola
August 29, 2012
Jessica Lynn, I keep many pictures of you around, telling my daughter many happy stories of you. In my heart and thoughts...I still hear your gentle voice and see that sweet smile. I love and miss you child, Aunt Melanie <3
Jammie Simonds
August 28, 2012
Jessica, Happy Birthday Angel, We so wish you were here. Love Dad
kristen rushin
January 3, 2012
Thinking of you all, lots of Love, Kristen
Mom
January 3, 2012
I miss you so much, I wonder what you would be like as a young woman who should be here today. I miss you everyday but today is always the worse, a bad video playing over and over. The only good thing out of losing you is your gift to the teenage boy who got back his sight. I would love just to hold you one more time. Love you Mom
Aunt Kristie
January 3, 2012
I can't believe it's been 7 years. I remember our last day together and hope that memory stays with me forever. We all miss you sooo much.
January 3, 2012
Jessica, It has been 7 years since I have last heard your voice or seen your face yet I feel you with me every day. I miss you dearly. Love, Dad
August 28, 2011
To my beautiful little girl on her 23rd birthday, Cannot send your ballons today because of hurricane Irene but will send them soon. Your mom lit a candle at midnight and it is still lit even with all the rain. I hope you can see it, I feel you with me today. Love and miss you dearly, Dad
Jean Carnahan
March 14, 2011
I didn't know you but wanted to say you must have been so beautiful from all the comments I have read about you. God Bless you and your family.
Michelle Simonds
March 12, 2011
Jess, I see your stone with your beautiful face, I touch everyday. I miss you so much.
Mom
January 27, 2011
Jess, I think about you everyday, I miss you dearly and so wish you were here with us. Until I see you again, Love Dad
Diane Groves-Tarr
January 3, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss. I will forever keep Jessica Lynn in my prayers. God bless you and your family.
Dad
January 3, 2011
It's been 6 years since the lord called you home. I miss you dearly every day. I love you, Dad
MELANIE AMENDOLA (MURRAY)
September 6, 2010
JESSICA LYNN - EACH AND EVERY DAY, THOUGHTS OF YOU FLOW THROUGH ME. TIME DOES NOT HEAL THE ACHE IN MY HEART. I LOOK IN THE MIRROR...AND WITH EACH DAY THAT PASSES...ANOTHER WRINKLE, ANOTHER GRAY HAIR SHOWS ITSELF...AND YOU, SWEET CHILD...REMAIN FOREVER YOUNG. I CONSTANTLY THINK OF YOUR GENTLE VOICE, KIND HEART, AND THAT SPECIAL SMILE. MAY GOD IN HIS GOODNESS GIVE THOSE OF US YOU LEFT BEHIND A BIT OF PEACE AND COMFORT. LOVE AND MISS, AUNT MELANIE
Jammie Simonds
September 5, 2010
We keep moving your things, I get sad knowing all we have are your things and memories. I miss you dearly and love you very much. My faith in god tells me I will see you again someday. Enjoy the beauty of heaven until I see you again. Love, Dad
Jammie Simonds
April 6, 2009
Jess, Just one of those days I wish you were here to talk with. You always make me laugh. Wish me luck.
Dad
Lin Simonds
January 3, 2009
Five years ago we were discussing you moving to NY. Four years ago we got THE CALL, and WE were the ones making the long long trip to Chicogo.It wasn't long enough. If we could just keep driving.Once we pulled up to the house,I knew ,reality had set in.
What I wouldn't give to go back 5 .years. Im not trying to portray myself as the grieving victim.I believe everyone greives sometime.
I Like to think of myself as another member of
Jessica's Circle Of Love.
Jessica,I Love and Miss You Very Much. See you in your Smiles.Grandma Lin
Jammie, Michelle,Danielle,Michael,
God Bless,I Love You. Mom,Grandma
Aunt Kristie
January 3, 2009
I think about you all the time but always more today. I got your message on Christmas. I am sending you back one of your big bear hugs. I miss you!
MELANIE MURRAY
March 15, 2008
JESSICA, I KEEP YOU AND CODEY IN THOUGHT AND HEART DAILY. I HAVE SO MANY FOND MEMORIES OF YOU. I CARRY SUCH A SADNESS FOR SUCH LOSS. I CAN'T IMAGINE THE HEARTACHE MY SIBLINGS OR THEIR CHILDREN CARRY DAILY. I CAN ONLY HOPE ONE DAY UNDERSTANDING OF WHY. I ALWAYS THINK OF YOUR GENTLY WAYS AND YOUR AMAZING SMILE. KNOW THAT YOU ARE LOVED AND MISSED IMMENSELY. I ALWAYS TELL MY CHILD, MCKENNA, THAT EACH DAY I HAVE HER IS CHRISTMAS...I KNOW HOW PRECIOUS LIFE IS.
AUNT MELANIE
Kristen Rushin
March 4, 2008
Jessica...I'm sorry I haven't written in your book sooner. I've just read some of the entries your family and friends have left you. Wow you are loved!! What a blessing to read these words. I'll never forget what a beautiful baby you were and how lucky I felt when your Dad let me hold you at Aunt Kristie's bday party so many years ago. I'm only sorry I only saw you a few times in your short life. In that time you were here, you touched many people's hearts and continue to do so. Lots of love to you and your family.
Kristen (Seidel) Rushin
Casey Murray
January 5, 2008
I sit here and think about everyone walkin out the church and it started to snow. My dad and your mom talkin later sayin sorry cuz he didnt know how your mom felt. She said I hope you never have to experience it and just 2 years later in the same month of your pastin my parents and me had to deal with the same pain your parents and siblings delt with. The only thing I wish is for the answer to be given why are lives takin so young.
Tiffany Cott
January 3, 2008
The whole Simonds family is in my thoughts today.
Jammie Simonds
January 3, 2008
Jess, It's been 3 years and I miss you everyday. May God bless and keep you safe.
With all my love, Dad
Misty Montgomery
January 3, 2008
All the treasures of earth cannot bring back a lost one, but memories of that person are moments in time that are priceless.
Happy Heaven Birthday, Jessica. You are greatly missed.
Aunt Misty and Sarah
Michelle Simonds
January 2, 2008
Jess, tomorrow will be the third year you have been gone. I wish I never had to write to you in a memory book. We quietly celebrated our second Christmas without you and New Year and just wish so much your death never happened. I guess there is a reason for everything just some are never to be understood. Till we meet again hand in hand and have the smiles back on our faces forever.
Miss you
Mom
Jammie Simonds
December 6, 2007
Another day of thinking of you, like every day. Always in my thoughts. Love Dad
Lin Simonds
October 31, 2007
Jammie, Michelle,Danielle,& Michael,
I believe if Jessica were here,all of you would be sitting around sorting the left over Holloween candy.
I also believe she is watching over all of us.Her wings are REAL!
Love and Blessings.
Jessica,
I LOVE AND MISS YOU SOOO MUCH!
Aunt Kristie
October 23, 2007
Wish you were here to watch the World Series with me...I'm sure you'd be rooting for The Rockies : )
Jammie Simonds
October 22, 2007
Jess,
Just enjoying the beautiful fall colors and wishing you were here to enjoy then with me. LOve, Dad
Jammie Simonds
October 1, 2007
Jess,
I saw a picture of you this weekend that I have not seen or at least not remembered. I hope it's not the later. The picture has that beautiful quirky smile and sparkle in those blue eyes of my little miss positive. The ray of sunshine that always brightened my day regardless of mine or your difficulties. I miss you more than ever and struggle without you here. My daughter, my friend, my joy. Love Dad
Jammie Simonds
September 24, 2007
Jess,
This guest book will now be on hear forever to allow those who love you to write what they feel.
Love, Dad
Jammie Simonds
September 13, 2007
Jessica, Today is my birthday and I miss you more than ever. You were the one who always made the big deal out of these things. I miss your homemade cards and goofy presents with corny sayings. Although I would never wear these things it always brought joy to my heart. I miss you Angel, more than ever. Love, Dad
Mom/Michelle Simonds
September 1, 2007
Jessica, I really miss you more than words can say, it seems like only yesterday we were together for "Girl's Night" and then like a candle your life was snuffed out. You were and still are in our lives a beautiful young woman who gave so much from your heart. It is hard to get through day by day knowing that you should be going on with your life, but that ended in too short of a time. I will always remember the many things we did during your short time here on earth and think of the things you might be doing in Heaven. I can only imagine the things that you and Codey are now able to do together there in Heaven and the love that the two of you send down to each of us family members to give us strength everyday to continue on with life. I miss your smile and your laugh but still have pictures that will always remind me of you.
"If my words had wings, they would fly to you each day."
Love Mom
Kim Jim Jamie Lacey McCart
August 30, 2007
Happy Birthday Jessica.... You are so missed and loved by your family and friends. God bless and keep you with all the other Angels above, your Aunt Kim, Uncle Jim, and cousins Jamie and Lacey
MELANIE MURRAY
August 29, 2007
You are so thought of sweet child. I still find myself jumping on the tramp
with you, Michael, and my McKenna...celebrating life with
love and laughter. Happy birthday
Jessica...Aunt Melanie
jay murray
August 29, 2007
happy birthday , uncle jay
Tim Simonds
August 28, 2007
Jessica,
Every year now, I meet students who I believe are guided to my door by you. I assure you that I take very good care of them.
Love,
Uncle Tim
Helen Monaco
August 28, 2007
Jessica,
I see the beautiful picture of you that your parents placed in the paper but I can't help thinking of you as a young woman. I remember you and mention you every time I speak to young people. Your gifts are still giving.
Love,
Aunt Helen
Tim Simonds
August 28, 2007
Jessica,
Every year now, I meet students who I believe are guided to my door by you. I assure you that I take very good care of them.
Love,
Uncle Tim
Gia Simonds
August 28, 2007
Jessica,
Happy birthday in Heaven. I hope you are doing good and we miss you and love you.
Love,
Gia and Alex
Kristie Simonds
August 28, 2007
Happy Birthday Jessica! Big game tonight, I know you'll be watching it with me. Hope you liked the balloons. Love and miss you! Aunt Kristie
Jammie Simonds
August 28, 2007
Happy 19th B-day Jess. I wish you were here start classes this week instead of in heaven. I look forward to the day I can see you again. I love and miss you more than one can imagine. Love, Dad
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