Jessica Autry Reed
January 16, 1985 ~ February 5, 2021
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Jessica Rae Autry Reed, 36, died on Friday, February 5, 2021, at Mission Hospital.
Jessica was the daughter of Albert and Marlene Autry, of Leicester. She was preceded in death by her brother, Samuel Ray Autry; grandfathers, Samuel Howard and Lee Autry, and grandmothers, Joyce Laws and Janice Autry.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her daughter, Kyrstyn Reed, age 12, of the home; her fiancƩ, Daniel Jones; brothers, Chuck Collins (Mistie), of Whittier, NC, Christopher Autry and Craig Autry, both of Linville, NC; grandmother, Ann Marr, of Leicester; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the Groce Funeral Home chapel on Patton Ave. The Rev. Aaron Langston will officiate. Interment will follow at Green Hills Cemetery.
Jessica will lie in repose on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for those who wish to pay their respects. Her family will be present one hour prior to the service on Saturday to greet friends.
Services
For those who wish to pay their respects: February 12, 2021 10:00 am - March 22, 2026 5:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Service: February 13, 2021 11:00 am
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com
Burial: February 13, 2021 12:00 pm
Green Hills Cemetery
25 New Leicester Hwy.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-9831
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May God’s love surround you during this difficult time. You’re in our thoughts and prayers. We love y’all.
Jennifer Gary and Kimberlee Jones
Harold and Theresa collins
Beautiful Jess, you were loved and will always be a part of our life and family. I watched you grow and even distance we kept in touch at times. We love you and your family dearly. Till we meet again.
Jessica will be missed. We love you all an are praying for you all. Love Tina and Angelia
Tina Collins and Angelia Franklin
Bruce and Tammey Stanberry
Everyone will always love you, we will think of you everyday and miss you with every thought. Please guide us all through our lives ,be our guiding light as you always were..we will see you again someday till then keep your love light bright and know we love you…..!
I love you and I will forever miss you. I just don’t know what to say. You’ve always been very special to me.
Even know we bearly knew one another u still have and had love for you as my anut. I think bout ypu alot…. Your no longer in pain your an angel now hope heaven knows what kind of angel they got.. Until we meet again take care of my babies for me. You will be missed and always remembered never forgotten. Love you.
The nights will be brighter and the stars won’t look so lonely now that you are in heaven!
I cannot express how very sorry I am to hear if Jessica’s passing. Kyrstyn, honey, Skip and I will be praying for you. You hold a very special place in my heart. I’m here if u need me. I live you.
So sorry about your loss. Will be praying for you
May the memories of Jessica bring you peace.
We are praying and thinking about y’all. I’m sorry I can’t be there we love you all very much. RIP Jessie Bell I know I will see you again but for now I have lots of memories to hold on to.
So sorry for your loss.
Fly high my sweet friend I love u and sure going to miss u. U always ask me if I needed anything . U always called me( ma)tell Scott. (Pops) I miss him so bad and love him
Fly high my sweet friend I love u and sure going to miss u. U always ask me if I needed anything . U always called me(ma)tell Scott. (Pops) I miss him so bad and love him
Prayers, thoughts and love. Jett was loved by all who knew her and was a good friend of my granddaughter, Selina, who has been in heaven since 2008. She will welcome Jett with open arms.
Rest In Peace Jett you will be missed,
Chelsea and Tylee Gunter
Praying for all of you. We have a promise to see them again.
Love you
Janet
So sorry for the impact that Jessica’s passing is having on her family and friends. Praying for healing and the turbulence to subside for all impacted. Rest in Peace young lady.
We are so sorry for you loss. May GOD comfort you and strengthen you during the difficult times ahead.
Fly high my friend. You will forever be in my heart and I will cherish the memories we made. Until we meet again, I love you.
Love you jessā¤. I’ll carry you in my heart until I get up there with you.
Always,
Stacie
Jett you were a beautiful reflection of a far greater Light than any of us have yet seen.you brought Ray’s of happiness I to our darkness and reminded us all that we could always change. You were one of my fee real friends, and the best of friends to me. I will miss you so much but will see you again in a far better place.. till then…..my friend… may Grace and mercy follow you always and your wings stir the winds that guide our way.