ROCKY MOUNT, NC--Jessica Leigh Simons Lyon, 33, of Rocky Mount, died Friday evening, February 16, 2024.

Born February 14, 1991 Jessica is survived by her sons, Elijah Lyon, Ezra Lyon, Emory Hope and Emmett Hope; fiancé, Brandon Rickner; mother and stepfather, Elina Rowlett and Ronnie Alford; sister, Hailey Hood; brother and sister-in-law, Hunter and Miaha Hood; many aunts, uncles and cousins.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, February 23, in the chapel of Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, Louisburg. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lyon - Hope Family Fund, 353 Mullen Road, Bunn, NC 27508 for the care of her children.

Arrangements are by Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, Louisburg, www.stricklandfuneralhome.net.