Surviving in addition to her parents of Mansfield are two sisters, Sarah Elizabeth Nelson and Rachel Catherine Nelson; maternal grandparents, Don and Marsha Jaenke of Mansfield; paternal grandparents, William and Dianne Nelson of Ashland; maternal great grandmother, Florence Hayes of Mansfield; paternal great grandmother, Edith Williams of Ashland; three aunts, Julianne Jaenke, Amy Michelle Enderle and Kristi Nicole Rumschlag. Jessica was preceded in death by her maternal great grandfather, Ronald Hayes; paternal great grandfather, Allan Williams; maternal great grandparents, Russell C. and Janet Jaenke; paternal great grandmother, Thelma Campbell; and paternal great grandfather, William Nethero.
Private graveside services were held at Mansfield Cemetery. The Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors assisted the family with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Save the Children, Attn: Donor Services, 54 Wilton Rd., Westport, CT 06880.