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Jessica JoAnne Halbrook
January 23, 1985 - December 25, 2016
Jessica JoAnne (Wilson) Halbrook, 31, West Des Moines, passed away on December 25, 2016. She was born on January 23, 1985 in Des Moines, Iowa to Scott Wilson and Sharon (Wilson) Long and was a lifelong area resident.
Jessica’s work ethic, compassion, and beaming personality helped her to become an accomplished dancer, an impactful advocate for animal rights, and a beloved colleague by her peers and clients. Her wit, her charm, and her will to help others were the hallmark of Jessica’s life.
Jessica is survived by her mother and step-father, Sharon and Roger Long, Des Moines; maternal grandparents, John and Janice Smith, Ankeny; brother, Chris (Megan) Wilson, North Liberty; two nieces, Ellie and Isabel, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; and her best four-legged friend, Hoss.
Jessica is preceded in death by her father, Scott Wilson and her paternal grandparents, Loran “Bud” and Shirley Wilson.
In lieu of flowers and due to Jessica’s advocacy for animal rights, contributions to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa would be appreciated.
A private memorial service will be held for family members.