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Jessica Lee Firster

2019-01-23

Jessica Lee Firster, 47, of Fernandina Beach passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2018.

Born in Silver Spring, MD on December 11, 1971, she was the daughter of Jack Prince and Mary Helene Beane.

She was raised in Jacksonville and graduated from Terry Parker High School. She worked as a Relocation Specialist for The Suddath Company.

She and her husband, Bruce moved to Fernandina Beach in June 2017 from Callahan. They fell in love with everything about the community and spent so much time on the island they decided to start a new chapter of their lives in Jessica�s forever home.

Jessica loved her family and friends and was always willing to put the needs of others before her own; she would do anything to help anyone at any time. Jessica made everyone�s day a little better with just a smile or by sharing a laugh. She was outgoing and always loved meeting new people and seeing new places. Jessica loved life and a simple stroll downtown to hear local musicians, taking day trips with her family, or spending time with friends just to have a drink and dinner made her happy.

She leaves behind her best friend and husband of 24 years, Bruce Firster; her children, Kyle and Emily Firster, both of Fernandina Beach; her mother, Mary Helene Beane of Jacksonville; her father, Jack Prince of Laurel, MD and her sister, Kristine Scratch of Jacksonville as well as many extended family members and friends.

Family and friends will gather to celebrate and remember her life Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the Burgess Chapel of Oxley � Heard Funeral Directors. Chaplain Jim Tippins of Baptist Medical Center, Nassau will officiate.

The family will receive friends and loved ones beginning at 1:30 PM.

Those desiring may make contributions in Jessica�s memory to The Children�s Tumor Foundation , 120 Wall Street, New York City, NY, 10005 or www.ctf.org

Memories

KATHY AND GEORGE DEEM January 23, 2019
Bruce our thoughts and prayers for you Kyle and Emily as you go forward from here may GOD give you peace strength and healing

Our deepest condolences
Kathy and George Deem

KAREN PERKINS January 23, 2019
Our hearts are broken and our lives will never be the same. Jessica�s amazing spirit will forever burn bright within us� I will forever miss the sound of her voice and her contagious laughter, our deep discussions (about stuff no one else cares about) � and those incredible hugs.

You and your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Always~

CHRISTEL SMITH January 24, 2019
I am deeply sadden to hear about this tragic accident. You were a great co-worker, and will be deeply missed.

RHONDA SKINNER January 24, 2019
My heart is broken like many others. Praying for Bruce and the kids. Jessica was a shining light everywhere she went and loved by many. I treasure the times we spent together in Girl Scouts.

ERICA ARD January 24, 2019
Praying for Bruce, Kyle, Emily, and the entire family during this time. Jessica was one-of-a-kind. She was truly a blessing to many and her smile and positivity could light up the darkest room. Jessica pushed me to be the best version of me I could be and I learned so much about commitment and dedication from her example. I will forever remember and love her.

RAQUEL AND LILIA WOLLITZ January 24, 2019
Bruce, may our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept our sincere condolences.

JOHN, AMY & SARAH January 24, 2019
We are so very sorry for your loss of Jessica. Bruce, we are praying for you, Kyle and Emily. We love you guys.

CHRISSY SKINNER-LYONS January 24, 2019
To Jessica�s family, I am so very sorry for your loss of such a beautiful soul. Jess always had a way of making anyone she came in contact with smile. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers as you go thru this sad time. Sending prayers for you all from Kentucky

TERESA ILANO January 24, 2019
To Jessica�s Family- my deepest condolences. Jessica was one of the sweetest people I ever had the privilege to know and she will be missed greatly.

KERRY ROJICS BOGGUS January 24, 2019
Prayers for the Prince/Firster family as well as all of the friends and �framily� who loved Jess and are grieving. We will miss you and all you stood for and the good you did here. You leave behind a whole slew of people who want to be better because you were such a good person. My husband and I will treasure all of our great memories with you back at Terry Parker and again with watching our girls play volleyball against each other at Parsons/Seacoast. Love and blessings

GARY & ELAINE DOOTSON January 24, 2019
Praying for the Firster/Prince families.
Jessica was the �sparkle� in our office. She was a kind, loving and caring person. She made the tough days better. We could always go to her if we needed a smile or encouragement. She will truly be missed. God has a new angel with �sparkle�. She is probably in heaven greeting new angels as they arrive, with her smile and sparkle. We will never forget her. We are praying for the family in their time of need.

GARY & ELAINE DOOTSON January 24, 2019
Jessica was the �sparkle� in our office. She was a kind, loving and caring person. She made the tough days better. We could always go to her if we needed a smile or encouragement. She will truly be missed. God has a new angel with �sparkle�. She is probably in heaven greeting new angels as they arrive, with her smile and sparkle. We will never forget her. We are praying for the family in their time of need.

ANGELA JONES PAMPLIN January 24, 2019
To Jessie�s Family� I had not seen her in many years but when I found out what had happened my heart was broken. She was an amazing person! I pray for each one of you and ask God to comfort you through this time. Hold on to her memories and treasure them. She will be deeply missed. May God bless all of you . Rest In Peace sweet angel.

MADISON FALLS January 24, 2019
Many prayers to Jessica�s family.
Jess was truly a beautiful person who had so much love to give.
She is very loved and will be deeply missed by all. Heaven gained a truly remarkable angel

SAMANTHA SMITH January 24, 2019
To Bruce, Kyle, and Emily you have my condolences she was such a sweet and caring person. I pray that God will give you and the kids all the strength that you need to carry on at this difficult time. May you find peace in knowing that she really loved you and the kids. She was the example of a great wife, mother and especially a friend.

JENNIFER ADKINS January 24, 2019
I did not know Jessica personally, unfortunately, but my daughter Holly is good friends with Emily and I know that she was an incredible mom from what Holly has shared. Praying for Emily, Bruce, Kyle and all other friends and family that will surely miss her so much.

MICHAEL AND ERIN JACKSON January 24, 2019
Jessica will always hold a special place in Erin (my wife) and my heart. You see, Jessica introduced Erin to me when she worked with her at Prudential. Erin and I have now been married almost 27 years. We have such a heavy heart knowing this happened, it�s hard to understand. Our Prayers go out asking to give Bruce, Kyle and Emily the strength and healing the Firster and Prince family needs most at this time.

ERIN JACKSON January 24, 2019
I would not have the life I have today without Jessica introducing me to the one who I would marry 28 years ago. She was a great coworker, a wonderful friend and will be missed immensely. Her friends and family are in my heart, thoughts and prayers.

ALEXANDER WOLLITZ January 24, 2019
Bruce, please receive my deepest condolences, my prayers are for you and family, she was such brilliant light in this world and she touched so many lives, she will be sorrowfully missed. I pray the lord comforts and strengthens you in your time of grief.

TIFFANY RIFE January 25, 2019
Jess, You were truly a beautiful soul who lit up the entire world. You will be deeply missed. I love you and until we meet again you will remain a very special place in my heart. My heart and prayers go out to you Bruce and your family.

HELEN CAWLEY HOLLYWOOD,MD January 25, 2019
Bruce,Kyle and Emily I had the pleasure to work with Jessica she was like the daughter I never had..I can remember when you got your new home how we talked on ends about living on the beach side. She lite up a room when she walked in .If you were having a bad day she turned your day into an amazing one..I will truly miss her. My best memory was when you all moved to the new house and she told me she had room for me!!! Brue you and the children are in my thoughts and prayers .God has gained an amazing angel to watch over us.

BRENDA CHANDLER January 25, 2019
I had the privilege of meeting the Firster family in 2016. What started as a business relationship turned into what I consider a friendship. Jessica was never at a loss for friendly conversation and I will miss her stops into my office to say hello. God bless and be with you Bruce, Emily and Kyle. Jessica�s smile will be a forever memory for me and my loving support of your family will always be here. I am so sorry for your loss.

RACHELLE SABINO January 25, 2019
It seems as if you have left a huge impression on every person you came across. What a big loss this world has taken. I pray for comfort to your immediate family. I cannot imagine the loss they are experiencing. Jessica was a beautiful soul. You don�t come across too many in a lifetime. You will be missed dearly my friend�.

PHYLLIS LEONARD January 25, 2019
I had the pleasure of being a co-leader of Girl.Scout troop 509 with Jessica. I was very sad to hear of her passing. The girls loved her and she had a big heart. My condolences to the family.

EMILY ADAMS January 25, 2019
jessica was so loved and is missed by so many already. she was a person that you could never forget and positively impacted everyone she encountered. I will miss everything about her and cherish the memories that I have of her. Prayers for peace to her family, she may be gone but will never be forgotten.

JP BURKE January 25, 2019
I worked with Jessica at BellSouth, and to my recollection she never came in without a smile on her face. Praying for the family.

LISA SAPP January 25, 2019
My heart is saddened. Jessica you are one of the sweetest most genuine woman I ever knew. You smile was infectious, you may not have realized how much your smiles effected us around you. But I could be having the worst day ever and you would make me feel like it wasn�t just by your laughter and your kind words. I know your family and all who knew will miss you so very much. God truly has an amazing angel with him now. RIP BEAUTIFUL ANGEL!

BECKY AND MIKE HANSON January 28, 2019
Bruce and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this so very sad time. Jess was special and will be missed by so many. We enjoyed times we spent with y�all with Amy and Allen. Sending love. Becky and Mike

KRISTINE SCRATCH (SISTER) February 4, 2019
While my sister and I were not close in our adult years, she will be greatly missed. She was a blessing to all who knew her. I only wish I had a chance to tell her this and to say goodbye. My prayers and condolences go out to the family as they heal from this heartbreak.

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