Jessica Nicole “Jess” Burton
August 18, 1987 – January 22, 2022
Jessica Nicole “Jess” Burton, 34, of Lothian passed away January 22, 2022 at home surrounded by family. She was born August 18, 1987 in Cheverly to Gregory and Terry (Walker) Horning. Jess grew up in Dunkirk and attended Mt. Harmony Elementary, Northern Middle, and graduated with honors from Northern High School in 2005. She then attended Anne Arundel Community College and graduated with an Associate’s Degree in information technology. Jess had a love for computers and worked as an IT Security Specialist with ZeniMax Studios. She married Steve Burton on November 13, 2015. Jess loved playing video games and cosplay. She traveled to Japan and Australia to participate in cosplay and was sponsored by Wizards of the Coast. Jess also had a love of Japanese culture, enjoyed shopping with her mom, and spending time with her dog Freyja. Most of all, Jess loved being a mom, and wanted the best for her family, especially her son Stevie. She was focused on Stevie’s education and wanted him to grow up to be as smart as possible.
Jess is survived by her husband Steve and son Stevie, parents Gregory and Terry Horning of Dunkirk, brother Nicholas Horning and his wife Stephanie of Sedro Woolley, WA, nephew Jozef Horning, grandfather Joseph Horning, aunts and uncles Debbie and David Bourget, Dana and Robbie Carr, David Horning and his fiancé Polly Houge, Norman and Jackie Walker, Gene Walker, and Brenda and Robert Rountree, mother and father-in-law Cynthia and Steve Burton of Lothian, sister-in-law Rachel Burton, and grandfather-in-law Larry Bogemann.
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Saturday, February 5, 2022
12 Noon
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I knew Jessica at work. I am the SVP Controller at ZeniMax. Jess was in IT and helped the Accounting Department out with so many different issues. Her sunny smile and happy-go-lucky demeanor were such a breath of fresh air!! She was always so quick to respond to a request for help and was eager to be of service and solve problems. She would brush off praise with a nonchalance of someone who was just doing their job, but man was she good, as well as a delight to be around. I’m truly blindsided to hear that this incredible human being, and a new mom to boot, has been taken at such a young age. My heart goes out to her family and friends and I can’t express enough how sad I am at her passing.
Terry,Greg,& Nick,
I still am in complete shock. No words will ever express how deeply she was loved by all. I wish I could take some of your pain and heartache. I know Nana wrapped her arms around her and she is free of pain. I love you guys very much
We would just like to say how sad we are at the loss of Jess. Her uncle JuJu , as she called me , and her aunt Jackie, are at a complete loss. We would like to remember her as the beautiful young lady, daughter, wife and great mother that she was. We know the pearly gates are wide open for her. We miss you, Jess
We would like to express our condolences to the entire family and please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We had no idea that Jess was ill. We hope you can feel the warmth of hugs from family & friends near and far during this very difficult time. xoxoxo
I was and still am so very sorry to hear of this devastating, tragic news. Jess was a wonderful person inside and out. Her free spirit was always such a joy to be around. She was a good friend and I’ll miss her much. Greg, Terry and Nick; I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine the pain you all must be going through. Please let me know if there’s anything I can do for you.
Greg, Terri and Nick, I am in shock and can’t even imagine the pain you all must be in. My heart is broken for you all. May God give you peace to help you get through this. Jess was always a joy to be around and was much too young to be taken away from her husband and young son, and her parents and brother. My family sends their sincere condolences.
John and I are so very, very sorry to hear about your lose of Jess. Our hearts are breaking as we think about your beautiful daughter <3 Our kids had so much fun growing up together–especially Jess and Anastasia! We cannot even image what you are going through; please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family during this sad and difficult time.
"Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. … . .
May her soul and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace."
To all of Jessica’s loved ones, I wish to express my sincerest condolences in this sad time.
I knew Jess from our work at Zenimax. Whenever my team or I needed help-especially during this difficult time of work from home- Jess was always so helpful and so positive to be around. She was an all around wonderful person and an exemplary coworker; I’m grateful to have known her.
May God keep you all, during this difficult time, and may Jess’ memory be eternal.
I’m stunned. Jess and I were colleagues but never worked together; I only ever saw her swapping out hardware and troubleshooting devices. I had no idea that she was a Magic: The Gathering fan and cosplayer, and she had no idea that I created a couple of the characters she cosplayed. Wish I could rewind and have just a brief “nice to meet you” chat. Peace to her and those that loved her.
I am so deeply saddened to hear of Jess’s passing, she was such an amazing, smart person. She was so witty and hilarious, and always tried to be positive even when she was going through the worst of it. I hope she is at peace now, and I wish my deepest condolences to her family.
I knew Jess from an online forum, but she was like a big sister to me. She told me about how she used to cosplay and that she wished she could get back to it. She loved seeing pictures of my dog, and would send me photos of Freyja as well. She’s one of the few people I know who’s read the Anne McCaffrey Dragonriders of Pern series, and she’s one of the coolest people I know.
She was always very kind and always very sweet, and I’m thankful I got to meet her. I’ll never forget her, and she’s in my heart. My condolences to her family, and I hope with all my heart that she is at peace and free from pain now.
Although I am very late in discovering Jessica‘s passing, it is nevertheless a shocking thing to find out about while browsing the Internet of all things and I guess I am still in a bit of denial over it. I don’t know it just doesn’t feel real, like a pill I just can’t swallow. first I would like to say to all of her family and friends that I’m so very sorry that she had to be taken away from all of you so suddenly and much much too early. Jessica and I had a brief history together in the years around 2011 and even though we never got to spend a lot of time together, she nevertheless impacted my life in ways I can’t even begin to explain. Even though her and I didn’t work out back then, she is still the only girl that in my 37 years of life I have ever loved and I’m so lucky to have gotten the chance to experience the beauty of that feeling and I know that it was/is true because even after so many years, I still love her just as strongly as I did then, those feelings have never faded or faltered and are just as strong today as they were all those years ago. The thing that really hurts me is that she never got the chance to enjoy her beautiful new life that she was only just beginning to have with her husband and son, It hurts me that she never got to experience that wonderful life full of love and happiness that she so very much deserved to have and it’s that injustice that keeps me up at night and that hurts my heart the most, as I said, even though her and I didn’t work out back then I still just wanted her to be happy and to live a blessed and beautiful life just the way she deserved and as for why she was taken from us so early only God knows, but my heart is forever broken. and so I would like to send my heartfelt condolences to Jess’s parents, to her husband Steve and their son and all those who were closest to her and loved her more than anything else in this world. One thing is for certain she will still be in my heart as I know she will still be in all of yours as well. I feel like the world is a bit darker, dimmer, and just a little bit more bleak now that her radiance and her light has been removed from it but I thank the Lord God for the blessing of having had her in my life. As brief as those times were, I will cherish those memories for the rest of my life and will always hold them close to my heart. Lord willing we’ll meet again someday but until then rest peacefully, and know that my heart goes with you all the way to the pearly gates and beyond.
-Sincerely, Will M.
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Terry & Greg,
I am so sorry.
I knew Jessica at work. I am the SVP Controller at ZeniMax. Jess was in IT and helped the Accounting Department out with so many different issues. Her sunny smile and happy-go-lucky demeanor were such a breath of fresh air!! She was always so quick to respond to a request for help and was eager to be of service and solve problems. She would brush off praise with a nonchalance of someone who was just doing their job, but man was she good, as well as a delight to be around. I’m truly blindsided to hear that this incredible human being, and a new mom to boot, has been taken at such a young age. My heart goes out to her family and friends and I can’t express enough how sad I am at her passing.
My sincerest condolences to the Horning Family.
Colm Boer
Terry,Greg,& Nick,
I still am in complete shock. No words will ever express how deeply she was loved by all. I wish I could take some of your pain and heartache. I know Nana wrapped her arms around her and she is free of pain. I love you guys very much
Greg and Terry I am so sorry to hear of this devastating news. Thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Billy Boxwell.
Gregg ,Terry and Nick, condolences from Marie and Curtis Moore…
We would just like to say how sad we are at the loss of Jess. Her uncle JuJu , as she called me , and her aunt Jackie, are at a complete loss. We would like to remember her as the beautiful young lady, daughter, wife and great mother that she was. We know the pearly gates are wide open for her. We miss you, Jess
Steve I am so sorry for your loss I can’t imagine your pain. May God bless you and your son
We would like to express our condolences to the entire family and please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We had no idea that Jess was ill. We hope you can feel the warmth of hugs from family & friends near and far during this very difficult time. xoxoxo
I was and still am so very sorry to hear of this devastating, tragic news. Jess was a wonderful person inside and out. Her free spirit was always such a joy to be around. She was a good friend and I’ll miss her much. Greg, Terry and Nick; I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine the pain you all must be going through. Please let me know if there’s anything I can do for you.
Greg, Terry and Nick,
I am so extremely sorry for your loss! No parent should ever bury a parent. I am out of the country but when I get home I am there if you need to talk my number is the same.
God Bless you
Betty Buck
Greg, Terri and Nick, I am in shock and can’t even imagine the pain you all must be in. My heart is broken for you all. May God give you peace to help you get through this. Jess was always a joy to be around and was much too young to be taken away from her husband and young son, and her parents and brother. My family sends their sincere condolences.
John and I are so very, very sorry to hear about your lose of Jess. Our hearts are breaking as we think about your beautiful daughter <3 Our kids had so much fun growing up together–especially Jess and Anastasia! We cannot even image what you are going through; please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family during this sad and difficult time.
"Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. … . .
May her soul and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace."
Greg and Terry
I’m so sorry for your loss may God bless you and keep you safe and strong
M J
I was so sorry to learn of Jess’ passing. She had such a beautiful soul and was a true fighter. Sending my thoughts and condolences…
To all of Jessica’s loved ones, I wish to express my sincerest condolences in this sad time.
I knew Jess from our work at Zenimax. Whenever my team or I needed help-especially during this difficult time of work from home- Jess was always so helpful and so positive to be around. She was an all around wonderful person and an exemplary coworker; I’m grateful to have known her.
May God keep you all, during this difficult time, and may Jess’ memory be eternal.
Greg and family,
Sending thoughts and prayers to you for the loss of your daughter. May god bless you all.
Wes Donovan
I’m stunned. Jess and I were colleagues but never worked together; I only ever saw her swapping out hardware and troubleshooting devices. I had no idea that she was a Magic: The Gathering fan and cosplayer, and she had no idea that I created a couple of the characters she cosplayed. Wish I could rewind and have just a brief “nice to meet you” chat. Peace to her and those that loved her.
I am so deeply saddened to hear of Jess’s passing, she was such an amazing, smart person. She was so witty and hilarious, and always tried to be positive even when she was going through the worst of it. I hope she is at peace now, and I wish my deepest condolences to her family.
I knew Jess from an online forum, but she was like a big sister to me. She told me about how she used to cosplay and that she wished she could get back to it. She loved seeing pictures of my dog, and would send me photos of Freyja as well. She’s one of the few people I know who’s read the Anne McCaffrey Dragonriders of Pern series, and she’s one of the coolest people I know.
She was always very kind and always very sweet, and I’m thankful I got to meet her. I’ll never forget her, and she’s in my heart. My condolences to her family, and I hope with all my heart that she is at peace and free from pain now.
Although I am very late in discovering Jessica‘s passing, it is nevertheless a shocking thing to find out about while browsing the Internet of all things and I guess I am still in a bit of denial over it. I don’t know it just doesn’t feel real, like a pill I just can’t swallow. first I would like to say to all of her family and friends that I’m so very sorry that she had to be taken away from all of you so suddenly and much much too early. Jessica and I had a brief history together in the years around 2011 and even though we never got to spend a lot of time together, she nevertheless impacted my life in ways I can’t even begin to explain. Even though her and I didn’t work out back then, she is still the only girl that in my 37 years of life I have ever loved and I’m so lucky to have gotten the chance to experience the beauty of that feeling and I know that it was/is true because even after so many years, I still love her just as strongly as I did then, those feelings have never faded or faltered and are just as strong today as they were all those years ago. The thing that really hurts me is that she never got the chance to enjoy her beautiful new life that she was only just beginning to have with her husband and son, It hurts me that she never got to experience that wonderful life full of love and happiness that she so very much deserved to have and it’s that injustice that keeps me up at night and that hurts my heart the most, as I said, even though her and I didn’t work out back then I still just wanted her to be happy and to live a blessed and beautiful life just the way she deserved and as for why she was taken from us so early only God knows, but my heart is forever broken. and so I would like to send my heartfelt condolences to Jess’s parents, to her husband Steve and their son and all those who were closest to her and loved her more than anything else in this world. One thing is for certain she will still be in my heart as I know she will still be in all of yours as well. I feel like the world is a bit darker, dimmer, and just a little bit more bleak now that her radiance and her light has been removed from it but I thank the Lord God for the blessing of having had her in my life. As brief as those times were, I will cherish those memories for the rest of my life and will always hold them close to my heart. Lord willing we’ll meet again someday but until then rest peacefully, and know that my heart goes with you all the way to the pearly gates and beyond.
-Sincerely, Will M.