Jessica Ashley Tays, age 32, was born on November 3, 1993 in Cookeville, TN to Anthony and Vanessa Tays and passed away on April 27, 2026. She was a fun loving soul hanging out with family and friends. She liked to color and lived everyday in color. Jessica also enjoyed playing softball, hiking trails, and swimming.

She is survived by her grandmother- Dorothy Trance, mother- Vanessa Tays (Tim Flynn), children- Macii and Kobie Tays-Gallaher, siblings- Shandale (Stephanie) Tays and Sean Flynn, aunt- Lynn Miles and uncle- Tony Higdon. She is preceded in death by her father and grandparents- Herb Trance, and Christopher and Barbara Tays.

The family will receive friends on Friday evening, May 1, 2026, from 5 to 7 with a Celebration of Life to follow at 7 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home.