Jessica Carole Cox, age 29, of Maryville went home to be with the Lord on September 1, 2021.  Jessie was loving, protective and caring, and loved singing in the school choir.  She had a smile that could light up a room.  Jessie graduated from William Blount High School.  Jessie was preceded in death by her loving mother, Leann Wilson; grandparents, Nancy Cox, Carole and Jim Sandifer, and Taylor Reed; and sister, Andy Cox.  Jessie is survived by her loving father, Buddy Cox, and wife, Michelle; stepdad, John Wilson and wife, Deeanna; special aunt, Donna Cox; children, Braylen and Kasen; siblings, Brea Melhorn, Carly Kite, Brittney, Jonah, and Justin Wilson, Madison and Logan Underwood; grandfather, Bud Cox; and many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Family and friends are welcome to share stories and memories starting at 7:00 PM Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home. Graveside service and interment will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Ellejoy Cemetery, Rev. Alvin Hammer officiating.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville. 10/02