Jessica Manns

Jessica Caitlin Manns, 23, of Belle Center, Ohio, passed away at her home Wednesday, October 10, 2012. She has gone home, her pain is gone.

Jessica was born May 2, 1989 in Bellefontaine, Ohio to Richard E. Brown and Kelly (Cooper) Hurley. On April 28, 2009, she married Justin David Manns in Belle Center, and he survives.

Jessica was the loving mother of Marleigh, Memphis and Madelyn Mae. She is also survived by her mother and step-father, Kelly and Jack Hurley of Belle Center; father, Richard Brown of Marion, Ohio; sisters, Jenni (Chuck) Hesser of Belle Center and Kayla Brown of Marion; brothers, Benjamin (Jacquie) VanVoorhis of Bellefontaine and Kyle (Arika) Brown of North Carolina; step-brothers, Todd Hurley of Columbus, Ohio and Josh (Rachael) Hurley of Perrysburg, Ohio; a host of aunts, uncles and cousins including a special aunt, Krystol (John) Scott; dear cousins, Holly and Heather Ellis and Keri Stafford, her sidekick; grandmother, Louise Brown of Upper Sandusky, Ohio and a great-grandmother, Betty F. Cooper of Marion; her in-laws, Brad and Julie Corbin, and a brother-in-law, Josh Corbin.

She was preceded in death by grandparents she loved dearly, Grandpa Jim and Grandma Betty Cooper, and Richard E. Brown II.

A housewife and student, Jessica loved to play with her children. She enjoyed the game of soccer and crafts.

Calling hours are Tuesday, October 16, 2012 from 1 to 3 P.M. and 6 to 8 P.M. at the Eichholtz Funeral Home in Belle Center. Pastor John James will officiate the 11:00 A.M. funeral service Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at the Crossroads Christian Church in Bellefontaine, with an hour of visitation prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at the Fairview Cemetery in Belle Center.

A memorial fund has been setup at Woodforest Bank (Kelly Hurley) 2281 S. Main St. Bellefontaine, OH 43311 for Jessica's children, Marleigh Wallace, Memphis & Madelyn Manns.

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