Kala was a dear friend, and although she lost her battle with cancer in 2019, her memory is fierce. I didn't know her for long, and it was only during her cancer journey, but that time is still full of special memories. Today, every time I see her boy Kaden running around or her daughter, Taylor, cheering at the football game, I think of how proud she would be of both of them.

I am saddened by her loss. I know her mother and father in law.

Our beautiful niece Elyse is a warrior. She fought courageously and now is with the Lord. We will miss her shining spirit in the world. Rest in peace sweet Elyse.

Elyse loved Memories for Kids and I know would love to give the same beautiful gift to those walking a similar journey.

She and her family benefitted from your generosity before her death.

She was an advocate and champion for those with cancer. Our Dogwood Cancer Care Support group came to lover her and her family.

Elyse fought a brave battle since 2017. She shared her Stage 4 Metastatic journey and gave "cancer survivor and thriver" a face and name. She went home to God 10/2025 and left behind two boys, husband and a family that loved her. This was a cause close to her heart and her wish to have memorials go to Memories for Kids.