Community Fundraisers Support Families After Losses

The recent passing of several beloved community members has left their families and friends in mourning while also facing financial challenges related to funeral expenses. Elizabeth Westin, a dedicated single mother from Springfield, VA, is remembered for her kindness and generosity, with a GoFundMe campaign set up to support her sons, Kenny and Felix. Mattie Harris, who battled lung cancer, passed away at 69, leaving her daughter Shannon Royal to navigate memorial costs without insurance, prompting a fundraising effort. Maria Luz Eldredge succumbed to stage 4 breast cancer, with her son Alfred organizing a fundraiser for expenses, reflecting her selfless nature and faith. Meanwhile, Mary Ogden's family is struggling with burial costs as they honor her final wishes, and a fundraiser has been initiated to assist them. Sharon Myli's unexpected death due to a stroke and heart attack has left her family seeking community support to cover the remaining funeral expenses after her husband managed to cover part of the costs.