Angelica “Jelly” Jade Hope, 34, of Stevens Point, passed away unexpectedly on March 31st. Her story began on August 7th, 1991—an extraordinary journey worthy of the stars.

Jelly grew up in Stevens Point and graduated from the Wisconsin School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, where she excelled in cheerleading and wrestling. She later attended the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. In 2016, she received her double BA in Philosophy and Psychology and was eventually kicked out of UWSP when she maxed out at 163 credits. Jelly’s love of learning knew no bounds. She was endlessly curious, deeply intelligent, and never stopped seeking understanding of people and the world around her.

Fiercely independent, Jelly continued riding her bicycle through the busy streets of Point despite a couple crashes and even being hit. She refused to let her progressive blindness define or limit her.

Jelly found joy in the simple and beautiful things—trees, animals, and the quiet magic of nature. She had a special love for Highland cows, owls, wiener dogs, and elephants, and never passed up a good pumpkin in the fall. Her world was often filled with her favorite colors, lime green and purple, as bright and bold as she was. Tulips, her favorite flower, were just another reflection of her appreciation for beauty in all its forms.

To be loved by Jelly was a rare and extraordinary gift. She spoke her truth without hesitation—one of the many reasons she was so deeply loved by those around her.

Jelly was survived by her mother, Chrys Betro, who has since passed away just five days after her—a reflection of the deep and unbreakable bond they were able to cultivate later in life.

Jelly will be forever missed by her siblings, Nate Betro and Jennifer (William) Schwebach-Delaney; nephews, Kenneth, Nicolas, and Noel; her beloved fur-babies, Dozer and Hazel; special friends, Rukyss Howard, Travis Hoover, and Lea Kelder; and her boyfriend, Nick Adamski.

Jelly was preceded in death by her lifelong best friend and brother, Dylan Hope; her father, Timothy Hope; uncles, Peter “Cowboy” Hope, David Hope, and Tony Gagas Jr.; both sets of grandparents; and the Best Boiz, Peter & George.

In lieu of flowers, please take a moment to read Jelly’s favorite poem, The Arrow and the Song, make a donation to National Geographic, or plant a tree in her memory.

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