Jillica Sue Hinchen

Jillica Sue Hinchen, 51, passed away at home on Saturday, November 23rd, 2024. Jillica was born in Grass Valley, CA, on August 31st,1973, to Barbara Hinchen and Arlon Hinchen. Jillica moved to Casper, Wyoming, in 1979, attending Willard, East, and Centennial. Jillica graduated from Kelly Walsh High School in 1991 and then Casper College in 1998. She went on to cosmetology school and then had a career with the Post Office. Jillica gave birth to the love of her life, Zarryn Taylor Hinchen, in June of 1995. The two of them shared a special bond and a love for one another that only a single mother and her only son understand.

One of her greatest joys was singing; no matter what she was doing, you could always catch a tune coming from Jillica in the form of a hum, whistle, or a full-blown chorus of one. Jillica’s singing voice was one-of-a-kind. Jillica will be remembered fondly as a kind, compassionate, and caring soul. Jillica will also be remembered for her incredible sewing talents and her ability to not only turn a phrase but extend it by a few sentences and sprinkle a few curse words in for good measure.

Jillica’s family was her greatest treasure; she loved her son more than anything in the world, and it showed with every single card she wrote to him. A mile long and packed to the brim with her love. Jillica’s mother and her sisters, Tyaka & Suddin were her greatest confidants, supporters, and inspiration for her many works of art and acts of love. Jillica could always count on her father, Arlon, in any situation and knew that he would show up with compassion, love, and honest advice.

Jillica was preceded in death by her sister, Suddin Hinchen. Her grandparents, Evelyn & Charles Hinchen. Her cousin Penny Hinchen.

She is survived by her parents, Barbara & Arlon; child, Zarryn (Tawni) Hinchen; sister, Tyaka Marsh; niece, Maddyson Marsh. Along with her aunts & uncles, Ann Klein, Mary Weinrich, John (Sue) Weinrich, Teresa (Randy) Waldron, Holgar Hinchen, and her cousins Christine Hinchen, Holgar Hinchen, and Crystal Hartford. Finally, she is survived by her rescued companion animals, Bosco and Barkley, along with a sea of treasured friends; it didn’t matter who you were or where you came from; Jillica had so much love to give and loved people deeply and fiercely, always encouraging them to be their best. 

Per her request, there will be no services or celebration of life at this time. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages a donation to Casper Humane Society in Jillica’s name and honor.