Jessica Lynn Bright, born Aug. 4, 1991, in Salt Lake City, died Sept. 22, 2008, in Helena from fatal injuries suffered in an automobile accident.

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.