Jessica Rene Howard

Jessica Rene Howard, 29, of Brunswick passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Southeast Georgia Health System after an extended illness. She was born in Waycross to James Henry Howard and Ann Catherine Broadbent Howard Heath. Jessica lived in Brantley County most of her life and moved to Brunswick two years ago. She worked at Friendly Express on St. Simon’s Island. Jessica loved music and was a collector especially of cups, key chains, and trinkets.

Jessica was preceded in death by her father, James Henry Howard.

Survivors include her mother and step-father, Ann Broadbent Heath (Lane) of Nahunta; sister and brother-in-law, Jenna Rocca (Jonathan) of Nahunta and their daughters, Aurora, Eloise, Lily, and Harper Rocca; brother, Jimbo Howard of Waynesville; sister, Miranda Heath of Nahunta; a niece that was like a sister, Heather Painter of Brunswick; special friend, Peter Palmer of Brunswick; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.