Ke’Asia Young Obituary, Death: Tragic Shooting Claims Life of 16-Year-Old Ke’Asia Young in Sylvester, Leaving Family and Community in Unfathomable Grief
Ke’Asia Young, a vibrant 16-year-old, tragically lost her life in a senseless shooting in Sylvester on Saturday, June 15. Her aunt has released a statement expressing her devastation and choosing to pray for the suspect and his family instead of harboring ill wishes.
The family has made arrangements for Ke’Asia, with viewings held at Fields Funeral Home in Sylvester. A private viewing for the family took place on Thursday, June 20, followed by a public viewing on Friday, June 21. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 22, at 11 a.m. at the Pentecostal Full Gospel Crusade Church in Poulan.
Ke’Asia’s life was taken away in a tragic and senseless manner, leaving her family and community in unbearable grief. Her aunt expressed her devastation and chose to pray for the suspect and his family, showing remarkable strength and grace in the face of tragedy.
The suspect, 14-year-old Kortezz Thomas, was arrested on Thursday, June 20, and is facing a charge of felony murder, according to the GBI. Thomas will be taken to a youth detention center as preparations are made for Ke’Asia’s final resting place.
Ke’Asia’s family and friends remember her as a kind and compassionate individual who always put others before herself. Her presence in their lives will be deeply missed, and her family will find comfort in the memories they shared with her.
The community is coming together to mourn the loss of Ke’Asia and to offer support to her family. The senseless tragedy has shaken the community, and her family is grateful for the outpouring of love and support.
Ke’Asia will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her kind heart, infectious smile, and generosity will never be forgotten. Her family and friends will hold her in their memories forever, and her community will come together to support them during this difficult time.
Rest in peace, Ke’Asia Young. Your memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew you. Your kind heart, infectious smile, and generosity will never be forgotten.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Ke’Asia’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 22, at 11 a.m. at the Pentecostal Full Gospel Crusade Church in Poulan.
The community will come together to support the family and to ensure that such a tragic incident is never repeated. Ke’Asia’s memory will live on, and her tragic loss will not be in vain.
