Jessica Naomi (Porter) Finley 
October 12, 1986- December 27, 2025

Jessica was born in Fortuna on October 12, 1986 and went to be with the Lord on December 27, 2025 with her parents Mike and Karen Porter by her side. 

Jessica attended local schools Hydesville Elementary, Scotia Elementary and graduated from Fortuna High School in 2004. She loved animals and was a member of FFA where she raised and showed animals at the Humboldt County Fair. She also loved to sing and had a beautiful voice. She was always the first in line to sing karaoke with her sister Mary and her mother. 

She worked at Humboldt County Health and Human Services where she had met many friends. 

She loved and adored her children Kaysen, Kesa and Kylo. 

She is survived by her parents Mike and Karen Porter; brothers David, Brian (Kristi), Jacob (Jen), Luke; sister Mary (Dave); and numerous cousins, aunts and uncles. 

She was preceded in death by her grandparents and several cousins. 

There will be a celebration of life held on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Rio Dell Fire Hall from 4 p.m.-7 p.m.

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