Born June 13, 1979, in Cape Girardeau to Jerry W. and Betty Roberts Bridwell of Benton, she was employed at Good Humor-Breyers in Sikeston.
On Sept. 15, 2001, in Blodgett, she married Roy L. Poe Jr. who survives of the home.
Other survivors include: one daughter, Hayleigh Elizabeth Poe of the home; one brother, Jerry Lee Bridwell of Jackson; and two sisters, Thelma Mansker of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Sirena Bridwell of Benton.
She was preceded in death by: one sister, Yolanda Jane Bridwell; her maternal grandparents, Alva and Betty Roberts; and her paternal grandparents, Jerry and Zelma Bridwell.
Also, at the time of her death Jessica was pregnant with a son who was to be named Easton Nathaniel Poe.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter where services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday. The Rev. Bob Holland will officiate.
Burial will follow in the Rock Point Cemetery.
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