Jessica Lauren Coe

Jessica Lauren Coe, 32, of Commerce, Texas passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at her home while surrounded by her family.  She was born on April 14, 1984 in Mesquite, Texas, the daughter of Gary and Donna Coe.

Jessica was born in Mesquite, Texas.  Her family later moved to Commerce, where she graduated from Commerce High School in 2002.  Jessica performed with a competitive dance team, which led her to attend Kilgore Junior College to pursue an Associate’s degree in performing arts.  She then attended Southern Methodist University, earning a Bachelor’s degree in creative writing and journalism.  After a short time spent working for State Farm Insurance, she returned to Texas A&M University-Commerce where she earned her Master’s degree in English as well as beginning her PhD studies in English.  Her dream was to become a professor at the university level.  Jessica truly loved education.  She was obviously dedicated to her goal of working in higher education.  The fact that she was a strong, courageous individual helped her reach those goals.

Jessica also had a fun, whimsical side to her personality.  She loved anything having to do with Disney. Beauty and the Beast was a particular favorite.  She and her family were blessed to be able to visit Disney World last year.  Many lasting memories were created on that trip.

Jessica is survived by her parents, Gary and Donna Coe; her brother Jeremy Coe and wife, Emily; her sister, Jenna Coe; her nieces Shelby Coe and Sadie Coe; her beloved dog, Bruiser and numerous family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in Jessica’s name to the Edna B. Stephens Memorial Endowment, Texas A&M-Commerce Foundation,

P.O. Box 3425, Commerce, Texas 75429.