Jessica Marie Osterhout, 42, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at her home. The middle child of Ricky and Janet, she graduated from James Madison High School and was currently taking college courses to further her education and advance her role as a supervisor at Amazon. She had also worked as a CNA caregiver and a real estate agent. Jessica faced many challenges in her life, but through it all, she brought two beautiful children into the world. Her family, especially her children, meant everything to her. She was kindhearted, loved animals, and enjoyed traveling to new places.
Jessica is survived by her mother, Janet Evans; her son, Damian Loyd; her daughters, Taylynne Osterhout and Georgia Bartlett (Travis); her sisters, Jayden Loyd and Jennifer Owens (Andy); her brother, Chris Sisco (Molly); her grandchildren, Jy’Kaiden Young and Julius Allen; her nieces, Heidi Bland (Brodie), Gabi Brown, Alyssia Brown, and Natalie Page (Hunter); her nephew, Devin Owens (Terri); her sisters, Jessie Evans (Johnny) and Hillary Moore; and her cousins, Ashley Wilson and Danielle Strawbridge.
She was preceded in death by her fathers, Ricky Loyd and Gary Evans, and her grandparents, Dee “Pop” Wilson, Gladys Killough, Mae King, and James Loyd.
A funeral service will take place at 3 PM on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Tutor Memorial Funeral Home in Pontotoc, with Bro. Tommy Inmon officiating. Visitation will start at 1 PM and continue until the service begins, followed by burial in Thaxton Cemetery. Chris “Fluffy” Sisco will serve as a pallbearer.
