Jamie Salei

Ross

Jamie Salei Somerville Ross

September 30, 1984 – November 9, 2026

Some people leave footprints on your heart that time can never erase. Jamie Salei Somerville Ross was one of those people.

Jamie, 42, passed away on November 9, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, laughter, and love that will forever live in the hearts of those who knew her. Jamie had a presence that was impossible to ignore. She could light up any room simply by walking into it. Her beautiful smile, contagious laughter, and larger-than-life personality had a way of making the world feel a little brighter. She never met a stranger, and somehow, she always found room in her heart for one more person.

She had a remarkable gift for making people feel loved, valued, and seen. Whether through her laughter, her encouragement, her fierce loyalty, or simply the way she embraced those around her, Jamie left a lasting impression on countless lives.But above all else, Jamie’s greatest love and proudest accomplishment were her four beautiful children: Jadyn, Caydence, Cohen, and Kinnley. They were her heart, her world, and the greatest pieces of her life. She loved them fiercely, deeply, and unconditionally. The love she carried for them is something that will never fade, and a part of her will forever live on through each of them. Jamie was so many things to so many people. A devoted mother, a beloved daughter, a sister, aunt, a granddaughter, a niece, and a treasured friend. Each of those roles held a special place in her heart, and each person who loved her carries memories that are uniquely their own.

Jamie is survived by her beloved children, Jadyn, Caydence, Cohen, and Kinnley, and their father, Brandon Ross; her sisters, Jennifer (Brad) Simms and Sarah Somerville; her bonus sister Devan Richard’s, her favorite and only niece Jayla Johnson, her father, Red Somerville and bonus mom Becky Somerville, her grandmother, Kathy Weaver; and her aunt, Tina Weaver. She also leaves behind numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and a beautiful circle of friends whose lives were touched by her love and friendship.

She was preceded in death by her loving mother, Marcia Somerville; her grandfather, Charles Weaver; and the many cherished pets she loved throughout her life, especially her beloved boy, Kash. While our hearts ache with the loss of Jamie, we find comfort in imagining her reunited with her mom, surrounded by love, and holding her precious Kash once again. Jamie’s story cannot be measured simply by the years she lived, but by the love she gave, the laughter she shared, and the countless hearts she touched along the way. Her smile will never be forgotten. Her laughter will forever echo in our memories. And her love will continue to live on through her children and every life she touched. Forever loved. Forever missed. Forever Jamie.

A Celebration of Life honoring Jamie will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Mills and Petrie Building in Ashton, Illinois. Family and friends are warmly invited to gather, share memories, celebrate Jamie’s life, and remember the love and laughter she brought into this world.

In lieu of flowers, the family has established a GoFundMe to help with expenses associated with Jamie’s passing. Any funds remaining after these expenses have been covered will go directly to her four beloved children, Jadyn, Caydence, Cohen, and Kinnley.

The family is deeply grateful for the overwhelming love, prayers, and support during this difficult time.