of Helena, AR
January 9, 1986 - May 19, 2022
Jessica Lynn Layton, age 36, of Helena, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022. Mrs. Layton was born on January 9, 1986 in Helena, Arkansas to Ronald Layton and Linda Hacker Layton. Jessica was a funny and outgoing person. She will be missed by all of her children, family and friends. Jessica was always smiling, no matter what life put upon her; she could find the good in any person or situation. She deeply loved and cared for her children and nephews. Although she was taken from us way too soon, we will find comfort knowing we will see her again in Heaven. We love you, sweet baby girl.
She is survived by her husband, Chris Gould; two sons, Tyler VonKanel and Hunter Layton of West Helena, Arkansas; two step daughters, Kaitlyn and Jaden Gould of Lexa; mother, Linda McGuire (Mickey) of Benton, Arkansas; father, Ronnie Layton of Helena; sister, Crystal Layton of Helena; brother, Ronnie Layton of Benton; two step brothers, Lance and Logan McGuire of Benton; niece, Lexi Layton; five nephews, Andrew Smith, Trey Layton, Preston Layton, Thomas Stagg, and Matthew Stagg; two great nieces, Everleigh and Ember; great nephew, Royce; grandmother, Christine Layton; great grandmother, Margaret Smith; six aunts, Mary Green, Janie Dillinger, Eva Jean Hacker, Kim Siano (Pat) and Ginger and Renie Layton; four uncles, Oneal Hacker, Thomas Hacker, Ronnie Dillinger, and Jeff Layton (Ginger); 12 cousins, Ronnie Dillinger, Jr., Christopher Hacker (Kim), Michelle Ginn (William Green), Kenny Jones, Tori Siano, Matthew Siano, Noah Siano, Chad Haggins, Robert Haggins, Scott Haggins, Michael Layton, and Kristen Layton; a very special cousin, Hillary Laureles; a host of extended family and friends.
She is preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Robert Layton; maternal grandfather, Clarence Hacker; maternal grandmother, Bettie Hacker; uncle, Mike Layton; aunt, Pam Haggins.
Pallbearers are Lance McGuire, Tyler VonKanel, Preston Layton, Ronnie Dillinger, Jr., Ronnie Layton, Jr., and Ronnie White.
Honorary pallbearers are Jeremy Henson, Jason White, Tim Moneymaker and Gary Laureles.
A funeral service for Jessica Layton will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 27, 2022 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Helena, Arkansas. Burial will follow to Sunset Memorial Park. Brother Wallace Scaife will officiate.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)-572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.
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45 Condolence(s)
Clayton Collier
Thursday, June 9, 2022
So sorry for your loss our hearts and prayers go out to all of the family and friends of this beautiful life that was taken way to soon. The Collier Family, Clayton, Lizz and Cheryl
Deborah Denise Denney
Sunday, June 5, 2022
So sorry for your loss. May God give her family strength and blessings
Glenda cooley
Monday, May 30, 2022
Prayers for the family 🙠Jessica you have always been so beautiful & sweet..you will be missed baby girlâ¤ï¸
Dorothy Howard
Friday, May 27, 2022
Deepest sympathy to the family. RIP Jessica
Chasity and Gavin Bevel
Friday, May 27, 2022
I'm so sorry to hear about Jessica. Praying for the family. She was a beautiful person.
Lisa Rouse
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Still can't believe your gone ,your mom has and will always be my best friend ,I have so many memories of you Jessica ,Tell everyone in heaven we said hello .I love you and will miss you ,but I will see you again one day ,
Laurie and JW
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Our hearts go out to all family and friends. Prayers for you all.
Kelli Mallard
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Oh baby girl where do I start this place isn’t gonna be the same without you , you was and will always be one of my sisters to the family from the bottom of my heart I hope god lifts you all up in prayers and find comfort in your time of grief I’ll always love ya jess
Jill Gould
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Jess and I always had a special bond. Im gonna miss her so much. I already do. She had a heart of gold and was such a special person. The girls & I loved her & I know how much she loved us. I’m thankful for the memories. She will never ever be forgotten. To the family- I love y’all & im so sorry. To Hunter & Tyler- I’m so so sorry. Know that I’m forever & always here. . ðŸ™
Stagg Family
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Love , Prayers,and Blessings to Jessica’s family. Jessica was such a sweet young lady. Hunter and Tyler , your mom loved you both so much.ðŸ™â™¥ï¸ðŸ˜‡
Crystal
Thursday, May 26, 2022
I love you so much. I have so much I wanna say, but it all just hurts to bad. I wish I would have been able to protect you like a big sister should. I promise to be there and watch over you're boys with everything in me. I gonna miss you so much. I just want you back
Vera Godwin
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Sorry for your loss!
Paige
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Prayers for the family! Jessica was a beautiful soul! Always smiling! â¤ï¸
Hillary Laureles
Thursday, May 26, 2022
As bad as I want to be there I can't bc of gas. I love you Jessica and this has been so hard for everyone. I just keep thinking back to all the times me and you had and how crazy we was when we got around each other. The world will never be the same with you not in it. I love you cuz... and Linda, big Ronnie, little Ronnie, crystal, and Jessicas boys. I love y'all and I'm praying for y'all. RIP my sweet cousin. I'll see you again someday.
Janice Sylvester
Thursday, May 26, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends What a beautiful and kind young woman she was. God's got you â¤
Duane and Shelley Harrington
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Jeffery Mark Layton
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Chasity Haggins
Thursday, May 26, 2022
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Jason White
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
May God comfort us all through this!
Travis Forrest
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Jessica, you were that ride or die person with a smile to light the world and a heart of gold that was so big and full of love. I’ve known you since I was 16 and you were 15 and very thankful to have met you. I’ll miss hearing your laugh and talking about the old day’s. RIP Jessica and prayer's for your kid’s, mother, and the rest of your loved ones.
Sharon Flake
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
My prayers goes out to all the family and friends ..my heart hurts for you all ..Always know I keep all of you deeply in my prayers ...Amen
Penny Margrave
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
My heart breaks for you Linda and Ronnie. May God comfort you and all of your family. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Sheila Chamness Burton
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Rip Jessica you were a very sweet girl and always carried a beautiful smile.You are loved by many and will be missed fly high Sweetheart. Prayers for peace for her family And loved ones in Jesus name.
Genni Buie
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
To all family and friends of this beautiful child, I pray God wraps you in his arms and gives you peace and understanding. Continued prayers for you all.
I am so sorry Ronnnie...I love you my friend.
Mary welch
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
So very sorry for the loss of this young Lady. Prayers are being lifted up for all this family. God's grace and mercy cover you all and for days to come. Love y'all.
Lynn Corbitt
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
My heart goes out to this family! I have known this young all her life and it is so heart breaking another life gone to soon! I'm praying for all! Sending much love!
Sheila and Keith Brown
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Heaven has gained a precious angel. Jessica will be greatly missed. Prayers and thoughts being sent to family and friends.
Hunter Layton
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
I love you and miss you momma
#LONGLIVEMOMMA
Ashley English
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
My prayers and condolences go out to the family of Jessica. A beautiful life gone entirely too soon. May the Lord wrap his arms around you all in peace and comfort.
Misty Dillinger
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
RIP Beautiful Soul... Fly High with the Angels! You will truly be Missed by Many 💓
Samantha
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Sorry for your lost
Mitchell & Tori Watkins
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
We were extremely sad to hear of Jessicas passing. Our condolences to her Children, Friends, and family. Chris Gould you are extremely heavy in our hearts; We know how much you loved her ⤠Fly High Jessica.
Bubba & Cyndi Walker
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Ronnie & Aunt Chris..
May God give you blessings of love & peace, during this time of grief..
All our Love
Bubba & Cyndi
Cheryl Moore
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
I am so sorry to hear about Jessica. She was a wonderful person! It breaks my heart that she was taken so early. Praying for everyone! We love y’all!
Mary Elizabeth LAURELES
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
RIP My dear Jessica. Will see you again one day. Dance and sing in heaven. Love you.
Shawna Edenfield
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Jessica was an amazing soul. I loved hearing her sing around the shop when she worked for me at the tobacco store. She will always be missed and loved. Prayers for the family and friends
Kenneth Ray Wilson
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Prayer without ceasing. I love y'all. Jessica and her family left a beautiful impression on my life and will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Chad and Jennifer Haggins
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Jessica you will be missed by so many we love you and will see you one day sending prayers to all the family for comfort and peace I'm so sorry for your loss Linda and Ronnie
Wanda and Gene Ridge
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Sending heartfelt sympathy to all the family. May God Bless and keep you in the palm of His hand through this ordeal.
Joann Hudson carroll
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Prayers for the family. Love ya.
Scott Henson
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Praying that God comforts your entire family.
Chad Haggins
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
April casey
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
You will definitely be missed especially that beautiful smile that could light a room its never goodbye because we will see you again one day
Mary Green
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
My precious Angel, it will be OK, as you always told me. You will never be forgotten.
I love you with all of my soul.
Ann Stafford
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
I’m so sorry for your loss of Jessica. Your family is in my prayers.