Jessica Jayne Desmond

Jessica Jayne Desmond, 60, of Sellersburg, Indiana, entered into eternal life on Monday, October 28, 2024, in New Albany. Born in Salem, Indiana on October 5, 1964, the beloved daughter of Marvin W. and Carol Lee Graves. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Salem, Indiana and in recent years she attended Southeast Christian Church in Jeffersonville, Indiana. She was a former member of Job's Daugthers Bethel #104 Salem, Girls Scouts and 4-H Club. She attended Salem schools as well as the Menaul School in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and went on to graduate from Salem High School in 1983. In 1995 she met Todd Desmond who would become her husband on December 20, 1997. They were blessed by a son, Thomas Leland Desmond, in 2011 

Her life and memories will be cherished by her husband and son, along with her mother, Carol Tarr Meredith; and her uncles and aunts, Gary and Walla Tarr, and Charles and Elizabeth Tarr; as well as many cousins; and great-uncle and aunt, Harold & Jarolyn Hobson. 

Jessica dearly loved her family and many friends and her time spent attending the Menaul Presbyterian School in New Mexico. She enjoyed her numerous travels to New Mexico, Hawaii, Canada, the Caribbean, as well as annual trips to Florida. Her work history was full of positions she truly liked, and most especially her final position as a Benefits Specialist with the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) at the Louisville, Kentucky Regional Office, because she was able to assist veterans as well as their widows. 

Jessica's wish for cremation was honored. Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany, IN) provided final arrangements. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to ASPCA or a charity of your choice.

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