Jessika R. James

Jessika Rena James, age 4 of Shawneetown, IL died Monday, June 22, 2009 at 4:40 PM in Childrens Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Jessika was born in Marion, IL on April 5, 2005 to Brandi James and Eli Nipper.

Jessika loved to watch Dora, Hannah Montana, play with her dolls, enjoyed her many cousins and family. She was a beautiful little girl that had a contagious smile and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Jessika is survived by her Mother - Brandi James (Ricky Turner) of Eldorado, IL, Father - Eli Nipper of Harrisburg, IL, Brother - Peyton Lane of Junction, IL, Grandmothers - Shelly James, Shawneetown, IL, Jo Nipper of Harrisburg, IL, Barbara Ray of Harrisburg, IL, Grandfather, Bill Nipper of Harrisburg, IL, , Great Grandmother, Kitty Culley of Raleigh, IL. Aunts, Julie James of Shawneetown, Amy (Adam) Lane of Harrisburg, Il, Monica Turner of Eldorado, IL, Bridgett Ray of Eldorado, IL, Uncles, Jeff James of Shawneetown, Tony Goforth of Shawneetown, Steven Hayes of Shawneetown, Gab Nipper of Harrisburg, and Donnie James of Evansville, IN.

Services for Little Jessika will be Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 2 PM at the Cox and Son Funeral Home in Shawneetown, Visitation will also be on Saturday from 11:00 AM to funeral time. Rev. Richard Holt will officiate and burial will be in Westwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to help with family expenses. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Words of comfort can be given in her memory at www.coxandson.com