Jessica Faye Riddle Jones, born June 11, 1981, passed away on September 26, 2024. She was a radiant soul who brought joy and love to everyone she met. Jessica’s kindness, willingness to lend a helping hand, and thoughtful advice touched countless lives.
Jessica’s love for her children—Cameron and (Rai), Michael and (Leah) and Karmen and (Owen)—was boundless. She lived for them, taking immense pride in their accomplishments and dreams. They were her greatest joy, and her spirit will forever shine through them.
She is survived by her father, Mark Riddle; her mother, Karen Byrne Bockus; stepfather, Jim Bockus; sisters, Nicole James, Amber Bockus; brothers-in-law, Cody James, Justin Hensal; brother, Brian Riddle, and sister-in-law, Nereda Riddle. Jessica is also lovingly remembered by her grandparents, Jim and Sheila Byrne, Joe and Margaret Minneci, and Sue Reeves along with her nieces and nephews, Kyndra James, Zayden James, Conrad Riddle, Sabella Riddle, and Knox Riddle. She leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends, including Bethany Pitts, Brittany Pitts, Davita (Dee) McCray, and LaDarren Rutland.
Jessica is reunited in heaven with her grandparents, Ken and Julianna Riddle, Johnny Reeves; her stepfather, Douglas Bockus; and her cousins, Tommy Turner and David Byrne.
Visitation will be Friday, October 4, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home, 10865 Highway 72, Cherokee, Alabama, 256-359-4033. The funeral will follow at 1:00 p.m. with burial in Cherokee Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be LaDarren Rutland, Cody James, Bethany Pitts, Krystal Roan, Amy Nichols, and Davita (Dee) McCray.
She will be deeply missed but forever remembered for the love and light she brought to our lives. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to one of the following secure sites: CMT foundation at https://cmtrf.org/donate/ (please include Jessica’s name in the section of “in memory of” or “in honor of”) which reflects Jessica’s spirit of giving; Venmo to https://venmo.com/u/AmberBockus; or Bank Independent which has also set up a “Good Samaritan Account” in her name. This account will be available for donations until the end of October 2024.
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