The late Ellie Kate Hollifield was a precious newborn from Etowah, Tennessee. The community and her family are reeling from the sudden and heartbreaking loss. Ellie Kate passed away unexpectedly in her home on Sunday, June 30th, at just one week old. Her parents, Jeremy and Haleigh Hollifield, along with her four older siblings, are devastated and searching for comfort and answers during this unimaginable time.
Kelsey Smith, a family member, has initiated a GoFundMe campaign to help support the Hollifield family. As of today, the fundraiser has raised $600 out of a $10,000 goal with contributions from eight donors. This financial support aims to assist Jeremy and Haleigh as they navigate through their grief and the challenging days ahead.
In a heartfelt Facebook post, Kelsey Smith shared the family’s sorrow: "This morning my brother and sister-in-law lost their sweet precious daughter, Ellie Kate. Our family is absolutely devastated and at loss for words. We ask that you please pray for their sweet family."
The community has rallied around the Hollifields, offering prayers and condolences. Many friends and loved ones have expressed their sympathy and support:
- Sara A Tate: "Praying for you guys. I’m so sorry."
- Natalie Fraker Wallace: "Praying for all of you! I love Haleigh and my heart is breaking for your entire family!"
- Jordan Stanton: "Jeremy I am so sorry. Praying for love and comfort for your entire family."
- Loney Carson: "I’m so sorry for your loss my heart goes out to you guys hugs and prayers."
- Brittany Perkey: "Oh I’m so sorry."
- Torrey Grooms: "I’m sorry to hear brother."
- Denise Sloatman: "No no no. I am so sorry for your loss."
- Brooke Triebel: "Praying for you and your family."
- Tj Bellamy Martin: "Jeremy, Haleigh, I am so sorry! If you need anything please let us know. We are praying for all of you."
- Phil Ross: "Prayers for your family!"
- Ashley Green: "Oh I’m so sorry!! Praying so hard."
- Carey Anne Bishop-Garrett: "I’m so sorry.. sending lots of prayers and love."
- Brianna Lynn Poole: "I’m so sorry Jeremy !! Thinking about you and your family."
- Kayci Steadman: "Praying for you."
- Jami Leigh Selvidge: "We are so incredibly sorry."
- Cory Killion: "I’m so sorry Jeremy. Praying for you and your family!"
- Melissa Davis: "Oh u guys I am so sorry I’m praying hard for comfort u guys and ur family."
- Anville Meadows: "Sending all the prayers in this time of need! I’m so sorry!"
- Tina Strawn Cathey: "So very sorry. My prayers are with you."
- Shawn Fawver: "My heart is broken. Love you guys."
- Brian Nile: "This is heartbreaking. Prayers for this sweet family."
- Andy Benge: "So sorry! Prayers for you all!"
- Caitlyn Holmes: "Thinking of your family in this time."
- Kisha Goins: "Prayers for you guys."
- Jennifer Thompson Morgan: "We love your family and are praying for all of you."
- Don Middleton: "Man I’m so sorry.. if you need anything man holler."
- Jordan Alexandria Tucker: "Jeremy and Haleigh I am praying for you all!! I am so sorry for your families loss."
- Michelle Howard: "Oh Jeremy I am so very sorry. You and your family are in our prayers."
- Cody Jones: "Sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine."
- Chris Gray: "So sorry for your loss!"
- Ashley Adams: "We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for all of you!"
Ellie Kate’s passing is a profound loss, and the outpouring of support reflects the community’s deep compassion and solidarity with the Hollifield family during this tragic time.
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