Jessica Rene' Coleman

Jessica Rene’ Coleman, beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025, in her hometown of Houston, Texas, at the age of 36. Born on January 16, 1989, in Houston, Jessica lived a life marked by grace, resilience, and a deep love for her family and community.

Jessica was the beloved daughter of Gary and Vanessa Powers of Old River, Texas. She graduated from Barbers Hill High School in 2008. She continued her education at the Rochester Institute of Technology/NTID in New York and later earned an Associate’s Degree in Digital Marketing and Photography from Franklin University in Ohio.

Jessica loved learning and helping others. She worked for six years at Keepsake Quilts later, she worked at the Ohio School for the Deaf, where she was known as a kind, caring, and inspiring teacher and coworker.

Jessica had a vibrant spirit and zest for life. She loved deer hunting, painting, riding four-wheelers, and most of all, spending quality time with her husband Josh and their daughters, Bayleigh and Amelia. She was the very definition of a devoted mother—present, encouraging, and selfless. Even after long hospital stays, she would drive hours just to cheer Bayleigh on at a volleyball game. Her love knew no limits.

Jessica also had a special bond with her nieces and nephew. She loved them dearly and always looked forward to visiting them in Texas or welcoming them to Ohio. Spending time with them brought her so much joy, and she cherished every moment they shared together.

Jessica faced a two-year battle with melanoma with incredible strength and grace. She never asked “Why me?” Instead, she shared her journey openly, inspiring others through her words, her courage, and her unwavering faith. She often reminded others, “Cancer is only going to be a chapter in my life, not my whole story.” That story, full of love, laughter, and perseverance, touched countless lives.

Those who knew Jessica describe her as a light in the lives of many—a sweet soul who found humor in almost everything, a shoulder to lean on, and someone who consistently put others before herself. Her joy, positivity, and strength were infectious. She was a wonderful teacher, a loyal friend, and a loving member of her family. Heaven has truly gained a precious angel.

Jessica leaves behind her loving husband, Josh Feasel of Newark, Ohio; her daughters, Bayleigh A. Coleman and Amelia Feasel; her parents, Gary and Vanessa Powers; her brother, Gary L. Powers Jr. and his wife Ashley of Anahuac, Texas; her grandmother, Eleanor Magee of Spring, Texas; her nieces Kinley, Lexi, and Lily Powers; and her nephew, Landen Gaskamp. She is also survived by her aunts, Vickie Stanton, Diane Tucker (husband Donnie), and Darla Magee; her cousins, Jamie Stanton, Jennifer Stanton, Stephen Tucker, Melissa Taylor, and Laura Magee.

Jessica was preceded in death by her grandparents Jesus and Phyllis Montemayor, Mac Magee, and Charles Powers.

A special thank you to her husband, Josh. Your unwavering love and devotion to Jessica were nothing short of extraordinary. You were her rock, her advocate, and her safe place. The strength and tenderness you showed were deeply moving to all who witnessed it.

The family would also like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Ron and Susan Coleman, and Andy and Tracy Callahan. Your love and support were invaluable during this journey, and we could not have made it through without you.

Jessica Rene’ Coleman’s legacy will live on through the many lives she touched with her courage, kindness, and enduring love. She will be deeply missed but never forgotten.

A visitation for Jessica will be held Friday, August 22, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Schoedinger Margarum Northeast, 1051 E Johnstown Road, Gahanna, Ohio 43230, followed by a celebration of life at 12:00 PM. Services will conclude at Mifflin Cemetery, 218 Agler Rd, Columbus, Ohio 43230.

In lieu of flowers, a trust has been created for her daughters, Bayleigh A. Coleman and Amelia V. Feasel. Donations can be made at https://account.venmo.com/u/Vanessa-Powers-20