Jessica Lynn Loveday

Jessica Lynn Loveday, a native of Florida and resident of Gulfport, peacefully passed away early Saturday, August 2, 2014, after a 7-month fight against stage 4 appendix cancer. Jessica, a Disney fanatic (also known as the “Disney Tour Guide”) and Star Wars fan will be missed by the many friends, family, and coworkers that she inspired with her playful spirit and fun-loving attitude towards life. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Bill Loveday, Jr.; 3 children, Billy (Jennifer), Brittani, and Bailey Loveday; 4 grandchildren, Gregory, Grayden, Roemer, and Caralyn; father and step-mother, John and Mary Ford, Arizona; father-in-law, Bill Loveday, Sr., California; brother, John Ross Ford; and numerous family and friends. Preceded in death by her mother, Lida W. Abernathy; step-father, John B. Abernathy; and grandparents. A special thank you to the medical staff (her friends) at Gulfport Memorial Hospital. Special friends, Carrie A. Hay and Dr. Alton Dauterive. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Rd., where friends may visit for 1 hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to help her family with funeral expenses: www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/may-the-force-be-with-the-loveday-s/205772.