Miss Jessica Elaine Belknap Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jessica E. Belknap age, 19, of New Windsor Jessica Elaine Belknap, age 19, of New Windsor, died on Friday, February 18, 2011, at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, Baltimore. Born April 30, 1991, in Montgomery County, MD, she was the daughter of Gregory Belknap of Alexandria, VA and Cheryl Hammond and her husband Wayne of New Windsor. Jessica was a graduate of South Carroll High School, Class of 2009. She had a love for animals and was working for a kennel in Mt. Airy. She always set goals and followed her dreams; one of which was to move to Hawaii and teach SCUBA lessons. She had completed her SCUBA instructor certification. Her adventurous spirit led her to travel to countries including, Australia, New Zealand, Hungary, Germany, Slovakia, France, Austria and Canada. She was a member of the Carroll County Young Marines for six years and had obtained the rank of Gunnery Sergeant. While with the Young Marines she was involved in much volunteer work and community service. Jessica was known for always laughing and joking and living life to the fullest. She was an advocate against drinking and driving. She was also an organ donor. Surviving in addition to her parents are sister, Brittany Belknap of New Windsor, and brothers, Patrick Hammond and Justin Griffin both of New Windsor, grandparents: Barbara Lee Belknap of Alexandria, VA, Richard Gooding of Sterling, VA, Kathy Gooding of Gaithersburg and Gordon and DeDe Hammond of Zephyrhills, FL. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A funeral service will be held on Friday at 1 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Community (915 Liberty Road), Eldersburg. Interment will follow in Springfield Cemetery, Sykesville. The family will receive friends at St. Joseph Catholic Community on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Jessica E. Belknap Memorial Fund, c/o: Community Foundation of Carroll County, 255 Clifton Boulevard, Suite 313, Westminster, MD 21157. Online condolences may be made at www.haightfuneralhome.com

Miss Jessica Elaine Belknap

April 30, 1991 - February 18, 2011