Jessica Lynn Vandeusen
Jessica Lynn Vandeusen, 39, of Jackson, Missouri, passed away at Barnes Jewish Hospital
Sunday, March 10, 2024, at 5:13 pm.
Jessica was born August 9, 1984, at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. She was preceded in
death by her husband Shawn, grandfathers Louie Ray Parker, Michael Russell and David
Holler, and great grandparents Harold and Rhota Bays, George and Lola Mills, and Ray and
Esther Parker.
Jessica is survived by her sons Connor and Jackson, mother, Lisa Parker, father Tony and
Molly Russell , sister Lacey, brother Jake & Telitha Sarver, grandmothers Shirley Holler,
Faye Parker as well as Aunt Lori and Steve Devoti, Uncle Mitch Russell and Marien, nephew
Keegan, niece Lumen, cousins Vince and Scout.
Jessica, Jessie, Jess – everyone had their own name for her and she lived her life to the
fullest. She was the most kind-hearted soul who devoted her entire life to helping others
while being the most amazing mother to Connor and Jackson.
Jessie lived to help anyone that needed it. She followed that desire and became a nurse,
most recently serving as the Assistant Director of Nursing, with her work family at Missouri
Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. More than anything, Jessie lived for her boys and would
light up and beam with pride every time she spoke of them; Connor, her oldest – accepted
at Mizzou and Jackson, her superstar baseball player.
Jessie, my daughter, I speak for everyone when I say, we love you and will always keep you
in our hearts. You will be missed but God needed an angel in charge.
The entire family thanks the Neuro Critical Care team at Barnes Jewish Hospital for the
compassion and support they provided while caring for Jessie. The amount of dignity and
respect they showed her will never be forgotten.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date. A GoFundMe fund page has been
established to assist in her son’s education https://gofund.me/21a50538
Heaven has gained an ANGEL. Rest in peace, Jess!
You will be so missed by so many. Godspeed my friend.
U will always be in our hearts!
Rest in peace Jessica
Rest in peace Jessica. You will be missed by all.
Your true self was shown in the compassion you have shown our Veterans and your MVH family. We will always remember you.
Rest in Peace Jess. I can’t stop thinking about you….. Love You Sister !!!!!!!
My sweet beautiful girl, I miss you so much. My heart is broken. Oh how I wanted you to wake up as I rubbed your foot while you were in the hospital and say ” Leave my foot alone wierdo”. You always said I was your ride or die, Well let me say you were my daughter, freind, and most deffinetly my ride or die. I saw your first breath and I was there for your last. I will never be able to fill that place in my heart. Thank you for letting me be your Dad and wittnessing the amazing mother you were. I love you my baby girl.
Dad.
There are no words to express the disbelief. Jessica, you were an amazing, caring, and kind person that touched the lives of many. You will be deeply missed. May you rest in peace my friend.
One of the smartest, hardest working, driven nurses that I have ever had the honor to work with!
She is kind and caring, quite funny, you are missed girl!
Jessica you were such an amazing woman. You will be truly missed by many. Rest in peace!
Rest In Peace Jessica. Take Charge Up There and Continue To Watch Over Us.
Jessica! Where do I begin. I am going to miss all of our talks about our boys and hanging out at baseball games!!! Love you girl and I am going to miss you like crazy!!
You are one of the best people I have ever known. You will be greatly missed.
Jessica, you were an amazing nurse, mother, and friend. You gave your whole heart to the people you cared for. Will always keep you in my heart and your family in my prayers. Miss you forever.