Jessica Smith
November 21, 2011
Jessica Lynn Smith, 12, passed away November 21, 2011 at home in her mother’s arms surrounded by all her loving family and loving nurses, Kelsey, Amy, Anne and Mindy. She was born April 27, 1999 in Des Moines and moved to Ankeny in 2002.
She is survived by her daddy and mommy, Larry and Carey Smith; brother, Michael McDonald (Tabitha Arnold); sister, Savannah Smith; grandparents, Larry and Mary Gilliam, Jim and Becky Smith, Philanna Grier; aunts and uncles, Teresa Lau (Ernie Davenport) and her children, Heather, Stephen & Josh; Sheryl (Charles) Goodhue and their children Shawn, Tyler & Jordan; Ted Smith; Ted (Annette) Reeves and their children Jessica, Nathan, Benjamin, Kaylin & Melody ; her loving nurses, Kelsey, Anne, Amy, Pam, Mindy, Jeanie, Jennifer, Michelle; and her loving pets, Chloe, Tinkerbell and Cookie.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, November 26, 2011 at Highland Park Lutheran Church, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens.
Larry, Carey and family want to thank Teresa Lau, Jessica’s aunt and Supervising RN for her loving dedication and care for Jessica. Teresa was Jessica’s biggest advocate, making sure she received the best care and everything she needed.
A special thank you to Dr. Eric Andersen, Dr. Sara Schutte and Brad Ortmier at CBS Health Care, and Mary Beckler with Easter Seals for everything they have done to ensure Jessica could be cared for in her home.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com
Avery & Alice Woollums
11/25/2011
Jessica- you are with the angels in heaven & altho we all miss you we know you are in a better place. Wish we could be there with your family especially your mommy and daddy and grandma & grandpa Gilliam and give everyone a big hug. Our prayers are with all of you---Avery & Alice Woollums Colorado Springs, CO
Barb Godwin Flickinger
11/25/2011
Carey.....I am praying for you and your family. I know the pain....God will get you through....turn to him. Love you
Barb
Evelyn Wandrey
11/25/2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Mindy Butler
11/24/2011
Dear Carey and family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I know Jessica was a very special little lady to all who came in contact with her. My staff always enjoyed taking care of and spending time with her. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Take care,
Mindy Butler
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Deborah Watters Adams
11/24/2011
Dear Larry and Carrie,
Our deepest sympathies. You are both amazing examples to me of great love and dedication. I don't think there is another child who was loved as much as Jessica. May you have God's rest and peace during this time. I know she is enjoying her perfect body, running, playing, and singing. Much love to you both and to Michael and Savannah.
Deborah and Ken Adams
John Bachman
11/23/2011
Larry, Carey and family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Jessica's passing. I know how special she was in your lives and sure that your memories of her will be with you forever.
John
Nancy and Mike Tjarks
11/23/2011
Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow
Vicki Lallier
11/22/2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Danielle Schmidt
11/21/2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
There are no words for what you must be experiencing.
With sincere sympathy,
Danielle Schmidt