Jessica Bryce Lankford, age 46 passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Jessica was born November 19, 1976 in Elkhart, Indiana, daughter of William and Sherry Lankford. Jessica was a free spirit, loving to travel, almost seeing all 50 states from coast to coast. She received her Associate's Degree from the Ohio Institute of Photography and Technology. She worked as an award winning and published photographer and additionally worked as her father's caretaker prior to his death in 2022. Surviving are her mother, Sherry Lankford; brother, Josh (Deb) Lankford; nephew, Jacob Lankford; long time companion, Matt Teeters; and her beloved dog, Bones. Her father, William Lankford preceded her in death. Visitation for Jessica will be held Sunday, August 13, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, 6424 Winchester Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46819, followed by a funeral service at 3:00 PM. Contributions in Jessica's memory may be made to CurePSP or Humane Fort Wayne. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.klaehnfahlmeltonfunerals.com for the Lankford family.
