Lindsay Palma Jeppesen

Lindsay Palma Jeppesen, 37, of Guilford, CT, passed away on February 5, 2025. She leaves behind her two loving parents, Alicia Jeppesen and Carl (Chuck) Jeppesen; her younger brother Carl Jeppesen and wife Barrett Hollo; her younger sister Abby Jeppesen and partner Isaiah Bickham, and her two grandmothers, Alice Palma and Joanne Jeppesen. Lindsay also had a very loving extended family of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and close friends. Lindsay was predeceased by grandparents Philip Palma, Carl (Charlie) Jeppesen, Maureen Jeppesen, and Pasquale (Pat) Golino. Lindsay was raised by a dedicated village of people with her parents, Alicia and Chuck, fearlessly leading the charge in advocating for her wellbeing. Lindsay's early years were spent in Cheshire, CT where she became a big sister to her brother, Carl, and attended Darcey School. This school was instrumental in teaching Alicia and Chuck how to meet the challenges of raising a child with special needs. In 1996, Lindsay and her family moved to Guilford, CT where they welcomed Lindsay's younger sister. The family's Guilford house remained Lindsay's home for 28 years and was the cornerstone of memories she created throughout her life. Lindsay attended Melissa Jones Elementary School in North Guilford, CT and then went on to the Aces schools, in North Haven and Hamden, CT; where naturally Lindsay was voted Prom Queen. All of Lindsay's special education teachers and paraprofessionals were wonderful. After graduation, Lindsay spent her weekdays at Sarah Westbrook Day Program, now known as Lumibility in Westbrook. Lumibility represents 16 years of encouragement and friendship and was instrumental in Lindsay's life. Lindsay also loved the caring side of medicine, as the fantastic doctors and nurses she had always made her feel safe. Along her journey, Lindsay met many people, all of whom she called friends. Over the years, more than 50 caregivers entered Lindsay's home and offered her companionship and love. They quickly became part of our family. Her caregivers supported her interests by exploring and experiencing her favorite things. Lindsay appreciated the arts and attended shows at the Downtown Cabaret, went to local craft fairs & festivals, and walked through museums throughout Connecticut. Lindsay loved listening to music and danced wherever she went; whether that be on the Guilford Green, a dance floor at a wedding, or in her own kitchen. Lindsay frequently had these dance parties and would request songs by the Beach Boys. She captured "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" perfectly with her epic dance moves. When she wasn't dancing you could find Lindsay tucked away in her playroom watching countless hours of Annie, The Wizard of Oz or The Muppets - she adored Ms. Piggy and Kermit the Frog. Lindsay had an infectious personality with playful and impish tendencies. She had a remarkable talent of being mischievous without having to say a single word. Lindsay loved to play jokes on her family and had such a contagious laugh. It was impossible to avoid laughing and joking along with her. Lindsay chose to celebrate life to its fullest and always looked forward to every single holiday, no matter what it was. She adored cakes topped with candles at birthday parties, always dressed up for Trick-or-Treating during Halloween, and had a sweet spot for Christmas and Santa Claus. Her childlike manner kept the spirit of the holidays alive for her family and seeing her smile during each holiday brought a warm glow to all those around her. People would assume Lindsay's special needs put a hindrance on her life but those who met her knew she had a beautiful way of seeing the world. She was a pure source of energy and made you feel loved and appreciated from the first moment of meeting her. Lindsay chose happiness and fun every day of her life and often taught her friends and family how to enjoy the simple things. While Lindsay left this Earth too soon, we all will continue to share the joy and beauty she brought into this world. Our message, by her example, is to remain in the moment and love one another. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 1pm at Christ Episcopal Church, 11 Park St, Guilford, CT 06437 with a reception to follow at La Luna Ristorante, 168 N Main St, Branford, CT 06405. The family requests that you wear a bit of color to the funeral. Lindsay never wore black and we aren't starting now. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to Lumibility Westbrook . To ensure your donation is sent directly to Lumibility Westbrook please follow the below steps under the "Make a gift" section on the donation page: Select "Add a dedication", then "In memory of" Type "Lindsay Jeppesen, Lumibility Westbrook" in the "Who is this dedication for?" section. The Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc. is honored to care for Lindsay and her family. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Lindsay, please visit our Tree Store.