| Location | Mountain Home, Ar |
| Age | 10 years |
| Cause of Death | Road Traffic Collision |
| Date of Birth | 18/05/1998 |
| Date of Death | 18/03/2009 |
| Visitors | 2,409 since 16/06/2009 |
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Kylie was killed in a head on car collision while her mom, Liz, drove her and her sister to school on the morning of 3/18/09. Liz and her 8 year old daughter, Sonya, were injured and taken to St. John's Hospital in Springfield, MO. Sonya quickly recovered and was released from the hospital within 2 days, but Liz remained in the hospital for a full month with very serious injuries.
Kylie was such a sweet, beautiful girl that could bring a smile to anyone's face. Although she will be greatly missed, we find comfort knowing that she is at peace, and we feel that she is our guardian angel.
My daughter, Ashley, is Kylie's very best friend since the moment that Kylie was born. It is so hard to stay strong for her when all I can do is weep when I think of this wonderful life that was taken. There is no way of explaining why something like this happened.
Ashley was able to play with Kylie the evening before this tragedy. She holds that memory very dear and feels very privileged to be the last of Kylie's friends to ever see her or be with her. Zack, my son (14 now), especially remembers just a few months prior when Kylie spent the night. She and Ashley covered him in stuffed animals, painted his toenails, and made fun of him while he slept. He took it like a true champ, and now that temporary small annoyance will leave a lifetime of wonderful memories.
My favorite memory of Kylie is from my wedding in October 2008. I remember her lovely compliments and her excitement over the fun, tie-dye themed, hippie wedding. Kylie was such a big help, and she also caught my bouquet without any struggle. She was sooo proud, and just radiating over it. She even slept with the bouquet for weeks!
There are so many little things and big things to cherish about Kylie and her life. She will always be loved and never forgotten.
Kylie's family and friends are living day by day just remembering the good times, and it gets a little easier to deal with as time goes on. After all, for every day that goes by that we can't see or talk or touch Kylie, we are one day closer to seeing her again.
Liz has since been recovering very well. She is nearly walking again and trying her hardest to stay strong for Sonya and the rest of the family. Liz just finally watched the video of Kylie's service and looked through sympathy cards- 5 months afterwards. This brings on a whole new flood of emotions and solidifies the reality that Kylie is gone. Unfortunately, there will always be a new kind of grieving process to go through every time that her loved ones think of what she might have been doing right now if she hadn't died. Kylie's dad, Travis, is devastated over the loss of his first born baby girl. Kylie certainly was one of "daddy's little girls". Poor Travis had to bury his baby by his brother Eric that was lost at 17 years old also. I think Kylie is especially watching over her daddy and keeping him strong.
When we are sorrowful, we will look again in our hearts, and see that in truth we are weeping for that which has been our delight.
To live in hearts of those she left behind, is not to die.
You have forever influenced our lives, Kylie! We love you and miss you! We know that your are still around, watching and guiding us and kicking us to keep us going when we want to quit. Thank you.
Kylie Louise Gray entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 in Mountain Home at the age of 10. She was born Monday, May 18, 1998 in Mountain Home, Arkansas, the daughter of Travis and Elizabeth (Vimini) Gray. Kylie was a lifetime resident of Mountain Home. She played 5th grade basketball and was active in soccer and dance. She was happy and full of life and cherished all her friends and family.
Kylie is survived by her parents, Travis and Elizabeth Gray, sister, Sonya Gray of Mountain Home, paternal grandparents, Jerry and Deloris Gray of Norfork, AR, maternal grandparents, Mike and Robin Vimini of Clarkridge, AR, uncles, John (Christy) Gray of Norfork, AR and Mike Vimini of Mountain Home, AR, aunt, Tammy (Jeff) Bolieau of Greenbriar, AR, and a host of other family members.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Sonya Gray, uncle, Eric Gray, paternal great-grandfather, J.D. Gray and maternal great-grandmother, Louise Vimini.
Kylie's memorial visitation was from 12-8 P.M., Monday, March 23 with the family receiving friends from 6-8 P.M. at Kirby & Family Funeral Home in Mountain Home, AR.
Funeral services for Kylie Louise Gray of Mountain Home, AR, were at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at the Norfork High School Gymnasium, with Brother Don Pfalser officiating.
Kylie is buried in the Galatia Cemetery in Norfork, Arkansas, just a few headstones down from my very dear friend, Antonio Fiftharrow Acklin.
Honorary pallbearers were Dawson Gray, Alena Tilley, Haley Bolieau, Zack Nesbitt, Kammi Jo Tilley, Ashley Nesbitt and the Norfork 5th Grade PeeWee Basketball Team.
Active Pallbearers were Logan Gray, Jesse Gray, John Gray, Jeff Bolieau, Kyle Tilley, Corey Bolieau, Jason Devors, and Zac Devors.
I Love And Miss You Dear!
Kylie,
I miss you soo much it has been almost 3 years but i still think about you when we have my bday parties. You were ALWAYS there! I love you and miss you sooo much hun!
-Love Always!
Kammi
If We Could Bring You Back Again
If we could bring you back again,
For one more hour or day,
We’d express all our unspoken love;
We’d have countless things to say.
If we could bring you back again,
We’d say we treasured you,
And that your presence in our lives
Meant more than we ever knew.
If we could bring you back again,
To tell you what we should,
You’d know how much we miss you now,
And if we could, we would.
By Joanna Fuchs
Your first Angelversary
Kylie, it's been a year from this morning since you entered the eternity of heaven and God made you one of his darling angels. Not a day has gone by that you have not been thought of, loved, and missed terribly. Your death leaves a heartache that no one can heal, but love leaves a memory that no one can steal. We all continue to mourn and pray that your family has the strength to make it without you. You are very loved sweet baby girl!
Love,
Kelly, Wes, Ashley, Zack, and unborn baby Jeremy
Having a baby
Hey Kylie. I have some exciting news to share with you. I'm having a baby! I don't know what it is yet, but I'm almost positive that it's the little girl that I've dreamed of, and that's what they've been predicting of Wes and I for years now. Ashley and Zack are very excited and can't wait to welcome home their new sibling. I wanted you to know that I would love to name my baby girl after you, and I plan to as long as your parents are ok with it. I want to do it in honor of you and also because I love your name. You can never be replaced or forgotten, Kylie, and I hope you and your family can be honored by this suggestion. We love and miss you, Kylie, and this would be an excellent way for us to remember you and keep your memories close forever - even the baby can one day tell the story of the amazing girl she was named after...
☮♥♫☺,
Kelly
Kylie, I've seen your mom, dad, and sister lately. They are very thankful that I created this memorial and are happy that it's here so that everyone can visit and keep your memory alive. Hearts are still breaking for you sweetie, but they are all getting along in life with your guidance. Your mom is recovering very well and your family and friends are missing you everyday.
Love,
Kelly
Tears in Heaven
Would you know my name
If I saw you in heaven
Will it be the same
If I saw you in heaven
I must be strong, and carry on
Cause I know I don't belong
Here in heaven
Would you hold my hand
If I saw you in heaven
Would you help me stand
If I saw you in heaven
I'll find my way, through night and day
Cause I know I just can't stay
Here in heaven
Time can bring you down
Time can bend your knee
Time can break your heart
Have you begging please
Begging please
Beyond the door
There's peace I'm sure.
And I know there'll be no more...
Tears in heaven
Would you know my name
If I saw you in heaven
Will it be the same
If I saw you in heaven
I must be strong, and carry on
Cause I know I don't belong
Here in heaven
The Beatles "Golden Slumbers"
Once there was a way to get back homeward
Once there was a way to get back home
Sleep pretty darling do not cry
And I will sing a lullabye
Golden slumbers fill your eyes
Smiles awake you when you rise
Sleep pretty darling do not cry
And I will sing a lullabye
Once there was a way to get back homeward
Once there was a way to get back home
Sleep pretty darling do not cry
And I will sing a lullabye
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God’s Lent Child
“I’ll lend you for a little while
A child of mine” God said –
For you to love the while she lives
and mourn for when she’s dead.
It may be one or seven years
Or twenty two or three
But will you, till I call her back,
take care of her for me?
She’ll bring her charms to gladden you
and, should her stay be brief,
you’ll have her nicest memories
as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise she will stay,
since all from earth return
but, there are lessons taught below,
I want this child to learn.
I’ve looked the whole world over,
in my search for teachers true,
and from the throngs that crowd life’s lane
I have chosen you.
Now will you give her all your love,
nor think the labour vain,
nor hate me when I come to take
this lent child back again?
I fancied that I heard them say,
“Dear Lord Thy Will Be Done”
for all the joys thy child will bring
the risk of grief we’ll run.
We’ll shelter her with tenderness,
we’ll love her while we may,
and for the happiness we’ve known
forever grateful stay.
But, should thy Angels call for her
much sooner than we planned,
we’ll brave the grief that comes
and try to understand….
Unknown
Love Mary xxxx
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