Kelsea brought the sun with her everywhere we went. I remember seeing how contagious her laughter and joy was; she had a knack for bringing people together, and her spirit continues to do so even now. She never let other people’s attempts to limit her joy come to fruition and I found her tenacious and protective of her happiness. 

Kelsea is unique and had a magic about her that most people lose or try and steal; she is rare and her spirit is precious. She did not hesitate to show love. 

We both loved Disney and celebrating Halloween together. I could always be myself with her; as silly and as joyous as I wanted to be. Kelsea never had an air of pretend around her and one thing that I’ve always loved about her and won’t let go is that she was always authentic. I won’t be celebrating the next Halloween without honoring her. I’m grateful for the time that I had with her and I’m thankful that she’s at peace. Kelsea taught me to love others and spread joy without hesitation, unafraid of judgement. 

I love you Kelsea but I have to share you with Him now. The problems of this world are no longer yours. I will miss you and I will always want more time with you. Rest easy 🩵 🪽 

Kelsea was family. She was Miles and Tori ❤️❤️’s very first babysitter, and from the very beginning, she poured so much love into them. Over the years, she became part of our lives in so many ways. She was the one I would share TikTok stories with, the one who would laugh with me about the silly things and cry with me through the hard ones.

Kelsea had such a big personality and a heart to match. She and Brittney shared a love for Halloween—true fanatics who could make the spooky season magical. She had a patience with me when I’d drive her crazy buying Stitch things, or Water Bottles and she always found a way to laugh about it. One of my favorite memories was when she decorated Tori ❤️❤️’s Sweet 16 hotel room with Boo—spending hours making sure every little detail was perfect. That was who she was: thoughtful, creative, and dedicated to making others smile.

Our lives were filled with hundreds of text messages, family gatherings, Mother’s Day brunch’s, pool parties, and the kind of everyday moments that add up to a lifetime of love and friendship.

I miss her with all my heart. There will always be an empty space where Kelsea should be, but also a lifetime of memories to hold on to. She will never be forgotten.