Jessica Nichole Vinci, age 40, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. She graduated from Carter High School in 2001, worked as a Dental Assistant in Seymour. She was a loving mother, step-mother, daughter and loved butterflies, cats and dogs. Jessica was preceded in death by her mother, Karen Elaine Austin. She is survived by son, Andrew Scott Maples; father and step-mother Joseph Paul Vinci III and Judy Vinci; brother, Jonah Keife Austin; step-brother, Ricky D. Kelly; fiance, Mark Jerman; step-daughter, Taylor Jerman; several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.The family will receive friends Saturday June 17, 2023 from 12-2 p.m. at Berry Funeral Home 3704 Chapman Hwy. Celebration of Life will follow at 2:00 p.m. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com