Jessica Janae Reed
July 14, 1985 Oct. 22, 2020
Jessica Janae Reed was born Sunday, July 14, 1985, in McAlester, Oklahoma, and passed f rom this world into the arms of Jesus, on Thursday, October 22, 2020, in Jane, Missouri.
Jessica was a caring, fun-loving devoted mother. Her world revolved around and she lived for her daughter, Journey. Jessica was a driven, successful single mother. She loved spending time with Journey on school projects, parties, crafts, anything outdoors, and raising bunnies together. Everyone that knew her, would agree she had a bright magnetic personality and a beautiful engaging smile that could light up any room.
She was a true outdoors lover. Always camping, kayaking, and fishing on the river, four-wheeling every chance she got. Jessica enjoyed growing a garden and could build anything. She loved country music and spending time with her friends and family.
Jessica attended grade school and junior high in Bentonville, Arkansas. She was a survivor and graduated from the Show Me Challenge Program at Camp Clark in Nevada, Missouri, on her 16th birthday. She was always there for others no matter the time of day or night. That would explain her desire and accomplishment of becoming an EMT/ Paramedic and Phlebotomist after graduating from Crowder College in Neosho, Missouri, in 2015. She went to work for Mercy in Bella Vista, Arkansas, and Joplin, Missouri. Later working at Heartland Dialysis Center in Neosho. She was currently employed at the McDonald County Health Department in Pineville, Missouri.
Jessica is survived by her daughter, Journey ( Pearl) Janae Michaels of the home; her parents, Jerry Don and Christa Bonebrake; a sister, Meagan Blakeley; husband, Jacob; nephews, Daniel Warford, Archer Blakeley; and niece, Oakleigh Blakeley, all of Jane, Missouri. Grandparents, Jerry and Faye Bonebrake of Pineville, Missouri, Lynda Reed-Davison of Bella Vista, Arkansas, Bill and Shirley Reed of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Her Aunt Susan and Uncle James Fickel along with her Aunts Laurel Reed, Melynda Reed-Norriss and Uncle Jonathan Reed and Aunt Tiffany. Jessica is also survived by several close cousins and dear friends. One special neighbor Thaddeus Boman.
Jessica had a beautiful heart that will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She lived life to the fullest and her life will be cherished by all who knew her. She was always taking pictures and creating memories with her “Journey Pearl” and she left all of us…. in the middle of a memory. Jessica, you will be in our hearts forevermore.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2020, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Missouri. A private family service will be held at a later date. Serving as pallbearers are Jonathan Reed, Jerry Bonebrake, Daniel Warford, Archer Blakeley, Jacob Blakeley. Final resting place will be in the Pineville Cemetery, Pineville, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, tributes may be made to “Journey’s Fund” at Arvest Bank.
Arrangements are under the personal care of Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Missouri. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.ozarkfuneralhome.com.
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