Mackenzie Elise Lashley-Childers, age 25

Lost to gun violence on December 28, 2022 in Springfield, Missouri.

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  • Nickname:
    9 Kenz
  • Number of children:
    10 Three
  • Personality:
    11 Beautiful, Loud, Loving
    11 Fierce, Bold, Loyal
    11 Talented, Intelligent, Funny
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  • Schools attended:
    4 Willard, Buffalo
  • Comments:
    3 You are not forgotten my beautiful granddaughter. You are are so loved and missed!
    4 Miss you, your laughter, and your beautiful singing! ❤️ Love forever & always ❤️
    5 So many tears have and continue to be shed for you love. You did not deserve this!
    3 It's so hard! Soon it will be a year since you left us, still we are searching for answers! ❤️
    4 Christmas in Heaven with your sweet baby boy and all who were waiting for you! RIP, miss you!
    6 I love and miss you so much Kenzie, one year today big sister. 🕊️🤍
    5 I'll like you for always, I'll love you forever.As long as I'm living, my baby you'll be.🌈
    2 Love you Kenz 🤍
    1 I love you and miss you so much.
    1 you will be missed rest in peace sweet girl
    1 Oh Kenzie! I miss you so! 13 months ago you left us. love you so much girl
    3 Popaw has joined you and sweet baby boy in heaven ❤️. missing you guys so much.
    2 Happy Easter MacKenzie! 🐰 hugs & love & missing you ❤️
    1 Happy Birthday Kenzie, your 2nd one in Heaven! Still can't believe it. 😢
    1 Happy Birthday my beautiful angel girl. Missingand loving you now and always 🌈 Momma

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