Jessica Grace Bookwalter
February 10, 2010 ~ April 14, 2017
Born in: Seneca, Pennsylvania
Jessica Grace Bookwalter, age 7, of Franklin, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family on April 14, 2017 after a 2 year battle with cancer.Born February 10, 2010 in Seneca, Jessica was the beloved daughter of Christopher and Michelle Bookwalter. She was in the First Grade at Central Elementary School.Jessica loved life and was an active little girl when her health permitted. She was a member of the Starlite Xpress Baton Twirlers, and was a very active member of the Girl Scouts. She enjoyed camping, church events at Atlantic Avenue United Brethren in Christ Church, and riding horses at VARHA. She was an avid baseball fan and her favorite team was the Erie Sea Wolves. Her contagious smile and two-thumbs up will be forever missed.In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother, David Matthew Bookwalter; her twin sister, Emily Paige Bookwalter; her dog, Carmel; and her two cats, Sammy and Whiskers. Jessica is also survived by her grandparents, Clinton and Rae Ann Mitchell of Franklin; and Lee and Patricia Bookwalter of Pittsburgh.Family and friends of Jessica will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin on Wednesday, April 19, from 3 to 7 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the Atlantic Avenue United Brethren in Christ Church on Thursday, April 20th at 10 a.m., with Pastor Brad Riddle (Lead Pastor) and Pastor Jason Peterson (Children's Ministry Pastor), co-officiating.The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to VARHA - 150 Wagner Avenue, Franklin PA 16323 and/or the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh - 451 44th Street, Pittsburgh Pa 15201.To send cards, online condolences, or flowers, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.
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I am so sorry for your loss. May God grant you peace and comfort. She in the arms of our Lord. She will be forever remembered by all.
We have never met! But im praying for all of you! Tears flowed down my face when i read this! May God bless you this day! Im so sorry for your loss!
I will miss you Jessica and I remember when I first meet you and your sister at shop n save then you and your sister come to starlite and would twirl baton with me and March down the road with me and my mom and I have pictures of you and your sister and I together at a parade and you would give me thumb up to me and my mom. I will aways miss u and love u. Love,Tara Cummings
Jessica was a beautiful person inside and out. She was so friendly to everyone. Her smile and her personality will truly be missed. Hugs to you Jessica.
RaeAnn and family so sorry for the loss of your precious grandaughter
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your sweet angel …. I know first hand how much your heart is aching I lost my granddaughter last October she was my hero and I miss her so much. Don t feel I will ever be complete with out her. Your angel is flying high up there. Maybe Jessica and Maria can be friends up there ! They will surely be the prettiest angels there. Sending warm hugs to u and all your family her pic in the paper brought back so many memories for me. I feel your pain , I truly do. Bless all of u ??
My thoughts and prayers are with your family, I didn’t know Jessica, but have had one of my children pass, and know how hard it is. I will keep your family in my prayers…..
From our family to yours….We are keeping you all close in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Fly high, sweet girl!!
Love,
The Rowland’s
Darrin, April, Kayla, Braxton and Karli
So sorry for your loss. I have a 5 year old 12 year old and a 23 month old. I couldn’t imagine the pain of losing a precious child. Lord please put your healing hand on this family. Be with the family
Amen.
You have my very deepest sympathy…I did not know sweet Jessica personally, but tried to brighten her days when she was at the hospital with cards. She inspired me with her courage. What a blessing she was during her brief time on this earth. Her spirit lives on in all of you. Elayne Yackovich
Your in my thoughts and prayer. Very sorry for your loss.
My little friend Jessica would walk down to my house with one of her nurses and have the nurse come up on my porch to ring the door bell and have me come out to visit on my front porch steps. She wasn’t able to come up the stairs. We had some great talks on my front porch steps, now she is sitting with the Lord on his steps, love you sweet girl.RIP
So very sorry for the loss of your beautiful little angel. She’s at peace now and pain free.
Sending hope and prayers that God will hold you all close and help you to understand this great loss. I know you realize that she is free of all that this life had burdened her with now, also knowing just how hard it is to say goodbye and let her go. I hope it helps in some small way to know that I am thinking of you all.
Jessica you are in the the arms of Jesus now no more sickness and cancer free you touch so many lives for the short time you were here on earth you will never be forgotten. i pray for the family that Jesus’s love surrounds them and comforts them. because this is not the end
We are so saddened to hear of jessica’s passing. She was a very special little girl. She touched many and will be missed by all.
Jemarah warnick (baton) and family
To the Family of dear Jessica Grace Bookwalter:
I would like to express my heartfelt sorrow at the passing of your daughter a few months ago. Although some time has passed, I personally know that the pain eventually lessens mercifully, but never goes away in your heart! I would like to share some comfort from the bible. Psalm 36:9 calls Jehovah God “the source of life,” and as such, he is certainly capable of restoring life to someone who has died. The bible shows that in the past, he has done so, and is eager to do so again! (Job 14:14,15) This will be done by means of the Resurrection. The resurrection of all of those who have died in his memory. Acts 24:15 speaks of the resurrection of both the “righteous and the unrighteous.” (Not the wicked) So, Mr. and Mrs. Bookwalter, you do have a “real hope” of being reunited with little Jessica again according to Jehovah God’s promises, welcoming her back to a clean, peaceful earth. ( Matthew 5:5; Revelation 21:3,4; Isaiah 65th chapter; Micah 4:1-4; Isaiah 33:24) Again, please accept my sincere condolences.