She was a loving and caring person who brought joy to everyone around her.

She had recently enrolled in nursing school, eager to channel her compassion and desire to help others into a profession that would make a tangible difference in people’s lives.

“She was so excited about nursing school. It was the perfect profession for her,” Owens noted. “She had a heart for caring, and she wanted to make a positive impact on the world."

It hurts to lose anyone, but especially someone like this.