Jessica Brook
November 16, 1981 — November 2, 2012
Jessica Jean Brook, age 30, died Friday, November 2, 2012, in Gainesville, Texas. She was a resident of Converse, Texas. A memorial service will be held Friday, November 9, 2012 at Schertz Funeral Home, 2217 F.M. 3009, Schertz, TX 78154. Jessica was born November 16, 1981, in Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii to Louis and Laurie Lopes. She was a vibrant, loving, and kind individual who loved children and teaching. She was a selfless, devoted daughter and wife who always cared for others before herself. Jessicas life was too short, and those who were touched by her love understand the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. Her infectious smile, love of God, devotion to her husband, and desire to help others best represent her time on earth. Jessica graduated in 1999 from Seabury Hall School in Maui, Hawaii and from Point Loma Nazarene University in 2003 with a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education. As a teacher at Windward Nazarene Academy, she met Darin Brook, a fellow teacher, whom she married in 2007. She recently worked at the Alamo Community College in Universal City, Texas. Her interests included family, gardening, and reading. Her husband, Darin Brook, survives Jessica. She is also survived by her loving parents, Louis and Laurie Lopes; sister, Jaymee; brothers Jeremy and Jordan; niece Kaylee; Grandmother Lopes and Grandmother Brooks, as well as her Brook family in Texas and extended Hawaiian family. "Dont grieve for me, for now Im free.Im following the path God has laid you see.I took His hand when I heard him call. I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day,to laugh, to love, to work, to play.Tasks left undone must stay that way;I found peace at the close of day. If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy.A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,oh yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow,I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.My lifes been full, I savored much --good friends, good times, a loved ones touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief.Dont lengthen it now with undue grief.Lift up your hearts and peace to thee;God wanted me now; He set me free. A Memorial Service will be at 10:00AM on Friday, November 9, 2012 at Schertz Funeral Home. All services will conclude at the Funeral Home.
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