BRYAN, Texas KBTX The community gathered Tuesday evening at KempCarver Elementary School in Bryan to support the family of 6yearold Quinece Turner, who tragically lost her life last Thursday after being struck by lightning during a severe storm. Emergency responders from the Bryan Fire Department and Brazos County VFD Precinct 2 were dispatched, but Turner had already been rushed to St. Joseph Hospital in Bryan by private vehicle. While there were tears shed at Tuesday s vigil, Florica emphasized the importance of celebrating Quinece s life with positivity rather than it being a time for sorrow. She was always joyful, always had a smile, sassy, loving. We told each other, We love each other every day, multiple times, all day, every day as much as we could, said Florica. Quinece touched the lives of many, including her cousin Marcus Turner, who spoke of her loving nature. I can tell you, from what I have experienced, she had a quiet spirit here at KempCarver School. I came to find out that she was really bubbly and had a whole lot of personality outside of school. So, I would say she was just a sweet young lady, an average kid who just loved to show love, Marcus said. The Bryan Independent School District opened its doors and organized the prayer vigil in the school gymnasium, something Marcus says the family is grateful for. It s a great feeling to know that you work with someone who loves children, but not only loves children but knows the voice of God. To hear the voice of God and to say, Hey listen, let s try to pull this together to be the best we can be. That s a great pleasure. Not everyone can say that they have a boss like Alison Bogan who makes sure that not only are our physical needs met and that we re teaching them, but that we re also showing that love in the classroom and outside of the classroom, Marcus added. Despite the challenges faced, the Turner family remains steadfast. You have a way that you can react. You know what I m saying? You can either react positively or negatively, but the whole point is to keep a positive spirit and to be joyful about every moment, Florica said. It has challenged us in many ways. It s been challenging as far as trying to make sure that we show more love in every moment. Making sure that we make sure that we love one another. Take that opportunity to spread that love and make sure that even in our fast moments or whatever the case may be, we ve learned to slow down and just make sure that the moment counts, Marcus added. The BryanCollege Station community continues to support the Turner family during this difficult time. A GoFundMe set up for the family to help pay for funeralrelated expenses has raised over 17,000 from more than 300 donors. Copyright 2024 KBTX. All rights reserved.
Community gathers at Kemp-Carver Elementary School in Bryan to support the family of 6-year-old Quinece Turner, who tragically lost her life after being struck by lightning. The Bryan Independent School District organized a prayer vigil, emphasizing celebrating Quinece's joyful life. Despite the challenges faced, the Turner family remains positive and grateful for the support received from the community, with a GoFundMe set up to assist with funeral expenses.