Jessica Lynn Bright
Jessica is the daughter of Rebecca Rabey of Helena and James Bright, also of Helena.
Jessie was born two months early in Salt Lake City. She grew up in Helena and was a junior at Capital High School.
She loved animals and learned to ride horses when she was young and even taught her mother to ride. She loved music, sports, meeting new people, her brother, RJ, and family and hanging out with her friends. Jessica was a strong, compassionate free spirit. She cared about others, especially the "underdog" and involved herself in the lives of others.
She was a volunteer and worked with the Special Olympics. After school, she worked with small children at a day care.
Jessica was a beautiful person, both inside and out. She was smart, funny and always a joy to be around. We will all miss her very much. Jessica is survived by her parents, Rebecca Rabey, James Bright, and brother, R.J. Bright, all of Helena.
She is also survived by her grandparents, Jim and Terrie Rabey of Fairfield; an aunt, Jaime Rabey-Luz (Dinato) of Seattle; and an uncle, Ryan Rabey of Missoula; grandma, Penny Bright of Helena; Aunt Cindy (Steve) Hoy of Helena; and uncle, Travis Bright of Helena.
Memorial services are scheduled at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 27, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 512 Logan St. Cremation has taken place. Reception is to follow at the First Presbyterian Church, 530 Ewing. Memorials may be sent in Jessie's name to Valley Bank, 3030 N. Montana Ave., Helena, MT 59601.
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Reader Comments:
tracikelley wrote on Sep 29, 2008 12:22 AM:
" Becky,
I am so sorry for you loss. Jessie was an amazing girl and loved by so many. She had a smile that would light up the room the minute she walked in. I hope you find comfort in knowing how much she was loved by all who met her. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow. God Bless you and your family.
Traci Kelley "
I am so sorry for you loss. Jessie was an amazing girl and loved by so many. She had a smile that would light up the room the minute she walked in. I hope you find comfort in knowing how much she was loved by all who met her. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow. God Bless you and your family.
Traci Kelley "
Cena B. Ewert wrote on Sep 26, 2008 8:02 PM:
" Becky & Jim and FAMILY,
I am so sorry, I am praying for your strength. When I think of Jesse I think about her singing Van Morrisons' "Into the Mystic" in the back seat of Terry's car when we went Christmas shopping one time. She knew all the words, and still every time I hear the song I hear her singing along.... Love you, Cena "
I am so sorry, I am praying for your strength. When I think of Jesse I think about her singing Van Morrisons' "Into the Mystic" in the back seat of Terry's car when we went Christmas shopping one time. She knew all the words, and still every time I hear the song I hear her singing along.... Love you, Cena "
P.J. Morrison wrote on Sep 26, 2008 3:35 PM:
" Jim and Becky,
I'm so sorry to hear about this. You guys are in my prayers. God Bless,
P.J. Morrison "
I'm so sorry to hear about this. You guys are in my prayers. God Bless,
P.J. Morrison "
Mike Swingley wrote on Sep 26, 2008 2:26 PM:
" I met Jessica one cold morning on Green Meadow Drive. I stopped to help her with a flat tire. As a State Trooper I run across many, many people on a routine basis. Jessica stood out in my mind as a very bright spirit and I enjoyed the time I stayed with her until her mother showed up and we changed the tire. Words cannnot express the heartfelt sympathy I feel for her mother, father and brother. "
Bobbi Clark wrote on Sep 26, 2008 2:13 PM:
" Jim, Becky & RJ,
We are all so heart broken over the loss of your beautiful Jessie. She was a great kid and we loved her, will miss her and will never forget her. Please know we all love you guys and will be there for you in the days to come.
Bobbi, Buddy & Sunni "
We are all so heart broken over the loss of your beautiful Jessie. She was a great kid and we loved her, will miss her and will never forget her. Please know we all love you guys and will be there for you in the days to come.
Bobbi, Buddy & Sunni "
The Sam Bakke Family wrote on Sep 26, 2008 1:54 PM:
" We are all so sad to hear of the loss of your daughter. Our sympathy and prayers are with all of her family and friends. "
Heather Richard wrote on Sep 26, 2008 1:38 PM:
" Becky, Jim, and RJ, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thought and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Heather Richard and family "
Heather Richard and family "
John Christiansen wrote on Sep 26, 2008 11:17 AM:
" Becky, RJ, and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you, and I pray that God will comfort you in your loss. Jessie was a very sweet and beautiful girl, and I am sure she is flying with the angels now. If you ever need anything at all you know I am always here for you. "
My thoughts and prayers are with you, and I pray that God will comfort you in your loss. Jessie was a very sweet and beautiful girl, and I am sure she is flying with the angels now. If you ever need anything at all you know I am always here for you. "
Keri Maes wrote on Sep 26, 2008 10:27 AM:
" Becky & RJ,
My heart aches more than words can say for your loss. Jessica was a beautiful young lady; both inside and out, and she will be missed by all that knew her. Jessica will always be alive in our hearts and minds - she is the sunshine that surrounds us all. Becky, I will always be here to support you through your pain. If you ever need a comforting shoulder to lean on, someone to talk to, or just someone to be with, please let me know. Your friend always, Keri Maes & family (Tomas, Emilie, Janie & Katie). "
My heart aches more than words can say for your loss. Jessica was a beautiful young lady; both inside and out, and she will be missed by all that knew her. Jessica will always be alive in our hearts and minds - she is the sunshine that surrounds us all. Becky, I will always be here to support you through your pain. If you ever need a comforting shoulder to lean on, someone to talk to, or just someone to be with, please let me know. Your friend always, Keri Maes & family (Tomas, Emilie, Janie & Katie). "
Dini Tuffli Scharf wrote on Sep 26, 2008 9:46 AM:
" Jim and Becky,
I was so sorry to read about your beautiful daughter. I know that all of you are hurting, and trying to find reason of all of this. I hope you find comfort in knowing she is an angel now, and safe. If theres anything Elaine and I can do, please let us know. "
I was so sorry to read about your beautiful daughter. I know that all of you are hurting, and trying to find reason of all of this. I hope you find comfort in knowing she is an angel now, and safe. If theres anything Elaine and I can do, please let us know. "
Jim McCormick wrote on Sep 26, 2008 9:37 AM:
" Becky, R.J. and Jim,
Words escape me. So,just remember that you and Jess are in my daily prayers. "
Words escape me. So,just remember that you and Jess are in my daily prayers. "
Stacey Casey wrote on Sep 26, 2008 8:48 AM:
" Becky and family,
I am at a loss for words...my thoughts and prayers are with each of you. I am so sorry.
Stacey Casey "
I am at a loss for words...my thoughts and prayers are with each of you. I am so sorry.
Stacey Casey "
Bev Steve Holnbeck wrote on Sep 26, 2008 8:43 AM:
" Jim, Teri & Family: After watching Jesse grow up when you lived next door, we watched our girls become friends again as teenagers. Mariah thought the world of Jess and will miss her terribly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Steve, Bev & Mariah Holnbeck "
Mary Littlefield wrote on Sep 26, 2008 8:36 AM:
" I was so sorry to hear of Jessica's passing. My granddaughter (Shea Ryan) waent to school with her and said she was a "Friend." My heart mourn's with you at this time. My oldest daughter also joined the Lord when she was young through a car accident, so I DO know the pain you are going through and my prayer's WILL BE WITH ALL OF YOU!
Mary "
Mary "
Linda Grady wrote on Sep 26, 2008 8:15 AM:
" This is from one parent to another. I can't begin to understand what you are going through. However, my thoughts are with you as you go through the next few days, months, years, to hopefully obtain some sort of peace with loosing Jessica. "
vwandler wrote on Sep 26, 2008 7:37 AM:
" Becky and Jim, I am so sorry for your loss. I know my words can not ease your sorrow, but I want you to know that you and RJ are in my prayers. "
Jennifer Haggin wrote on Sep 26, 2008 6:58 AM:
" Becky and Family,
Words cannot express my sympathy, at this time. I wish I was in Helena to be there for you. The last time I saw Jessica, she had barely started walking and after reading everything about her, I see what an amazing girl she turned out to be. You are in my thoughts and prayers always. "
Words cannot express my sympathy, at this time. I wish I was in Helena to be there for you. The last time I saw Jessica, she had barely started walking and after reading everything about her, I see what an amazing girl she turned out to be. You are in my thoughts and prayers always. "
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