Jessica Wilbanks

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Jessica Lynn Wilbanks, 29, of Austin, formerly of Waco, passed away January 17, 2013, surrounded by family and friends, due to injuries sustained in a tragic automobile accident. Funeral services will be 10am, Monday, January 21st at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim Watson officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8pm Sunday, January 20th at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.

Jessica was born on December 30, 1983 to Russ and Cindy (Schlemmer) Wilbanks in Waco. She graduated from Mart High School in 2002, and graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor

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  1. My condolences to the family of Jessica Wilbanks. She will be greatly missed among everyone.

  2. Cynthia (Koester) Bounds

    Russ,Cindy and family: You are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. May God give you comfort and peace in the coming days.

  3. Debbie, Bradley and Brady Feild

    Cindy, Walker and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Jessica was a beautiful person inside and out. God will give you strength to go on. If you need anything please let me know. Love y’all Always. Debbie, Brad, and Brady Feild.

  4. I am so sorry for your loss.
    No words can express what I feel for you. God bless each of you.

  5. Delores Webb & Sherry Wanca

    To the Family of Jessica: We are very sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers.

  6. Margie, my heart aches for you. What a very sad loss of such a young and vibrant lady. You have my love and prayers for your family.

    Gods blessings to you all,

    Don

  7. Donna & Rusty Erwin

    Please know we are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

    With love,
    Rusty and Donna

  8. Dorothy Moran Haney

    Dear Wilbanks family . I am so sorry to hear the news about your loss, Cindy I cant express any words that would console you , but my prayers are with you. Cindy I ame so sorry I am just loss for words , I know your heart is breaking, But keep the faith Of GOd and he will get you through this My prayers go out to Rusty and the girls. God Be with you. Dorothy Moran Haney
    And Ms. Margie Love TO ALL

  9. Words cannot express the sadness we all feel. Your smile brought so much warmth to so many people.i will not say goodbye to you but I have peace in knowing that,my sweet angel you have found a place to be the freebird you are.i will miss our visits and the way we could solve all the worlds issues in a short time.your sweet spirit will remain with us all until the day we see you again . We love you Jessica and pray for your families healing.. Xoxo , gabbie

  10. Gambra (Wright) Green

    Rusty, Cindy, & family,
    You have been in my thoughts and prayers ever since I learned of your loss. I’ve been reminiscing about the summers of ’89 & ’90 when I brough Taylor and Meghan to visit at your place in Hallsburg. I still have pictures of Jessica swimming and fishing with them. What beautiful memories! My prayers will continue asking God to give you the comfort you need for the days ahead.
    My love,
    Gambra (Wright) Green

  11. Jackie and Brandon Dunn

    Deepest condences to the family and friends of Jessica. May she RIP

  12. Jackie Padgett and family

    So sorry for your loss. Prayers and condolences to family and friends. May God be with you in your time of need.

  13. Jerry and Sandi Atkinson

    Jenna & Derrick, We are so sorry for your loss. Although we are very far away, our hearts and our prayers are with you.

  14. We were saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    Our Deepest Sympathies,

    The Jerry Mazanec Family

  15. Hey my love jess my best friend my big sister u will b missed to all of jessicas family my thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you god bless rip jess

  16. Larry and Linda Black

    Rusty and family, we were so saddened to learn about your daughter. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.

  17. Linda Buck and family

    Our family is continuing to keep you all in our prayers. May you be comforted knowing Jessica was and still is loved by many. While she was a bright light here on earth she is now the brightest star in Heaven. Love you all

  18. Please accept my sincere sympathy on the recent loss of your dear loved one. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May the God of comfort be with you in this time of sorrow. May these words bring you hope, "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither will mourning, nor outcry, nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." (Revelation 21:4) This promise will be fulfilled one day, until then, may all your memories sustain you in the days to come.

  19. I’m so sorry for your loss – may you find comfort in the days ahead.

  20. Our hearts are breaking for you all. Jessica was a beautiful, sweet young lady. Our prayers for strength & comfort from our family to all of you. Mary Lyn Curry, Sydney & Levi

  21. Rusty & Cindy
    I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and the rest of your family at this time.
    God Bless.

  22. rebecca a godfrey

    sorry for you loss, she was a very beautiful girl, that will be missed by all. may god bless you.

  23. I hope heaven is redneck country cuz God has himself a cowgirl now. Merry meet and merry part and merry meet again 🙂

  24. Rick and Debbie Sharp

    Another precious and beautiful child gone but not forgotten…… Thinking of the family today and in the days ahead!

  25. Ritchie, Deborah, Adam Garrett & Kelli (Garrett) Roper

    Our Family is remembering you in our prayers. Please give comfort that Jessica is now in God’s loving arms.

  26. Rusty, Cindy and family:
    Our hearts are saddened with you at this time of loss of Jessica. She was a beautiful person inside and out. Our prayers are with you.

    Joe and Ruby Estes

  27. Sandra (Aulin) Pechacek

    I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers are going up for you through this most difficult time. May God provide you comfort and guidance to help you.

  28. To the Wibanks family my heart breaks for you all with tw loss of Jessica. I dont have the words for you but my family will keep you in our hearts and prayers, Soo sorry for your loss.

  29. Looking at your pics you look just the same as in high school. The world will miss your smile that could light up a dark night. May your family be comforted knowing that you have moved on to a better place where they will one day join you. Rest in peace.

  30. Sheila Love and family

    Cindy and family. Words cannot express what you are feeling right now. We are so sorry for your loss. Keep faith.

  31. Sheila Spaulding

    I do not have the words to tell yall how sorry I am…Jessica was a sweetheart an will be forever missed….

  32. Suanne (Tucker) & Keith Gilleland

    To the Wilbanks family,

    We are so sorry for your loss. Words are not adequate. We will keep you in our prayers. May God hold you close and grant you comfort.

    Suanne and Keith

  33. The Cosper Family

    We are so sorry for your loss. Jessica was such a beautiful person with such a wonderful smile. Heaven has gained such a beautiful angel. You are all in our prayers.

  34. Ps.23 There is a valley of death and we all must walk thru this barren place. We have this assurrance in the WORD of God that He is with us His rod and staff they comfort us. We are all in shock at the loss of your presence and we love your family so very much. The Wilbanks has given so much back to this world but when God gave us you and your sisters He gave us heavens best. We have so many wonderful memories of you when you was a little girl and as you was growing into the beautiful young lady you became. We will continue to lift your family up before the Fathers throne as Jesus makes intercession for us as well as your family. May the Lord comfort your mom, dad,Julie, Great momma, sisters, brothers, Aunt Robyn and Uncle Alan, all your friends and loved ones as they try to carry on without you. There will be so many tears shed during your loss and may the Peace of God reach out to overcome this mourning and turn it to joy. We love you Jess and your family with all that is within us. Your friends Danny, Lynn, Cody, Kyla Leger

  35. Wade Rae Jeff Tyler Pope

    Cindy, Walker & The Wilbanks family

    So Sorry for your loss , She was a very sweet loving person and a very Good friend to Jeff. Praying for your family.
    Wade, Rae, Jeff and Tyler Pope
    Axtell

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