The RCS family is mourning the loss of 9-year-old Yaritza Ramos Nolasco, a fourth grader at Russellville Elementary who was killed in a tragic accident the evening of Dec. 18.

Yaritza and her family have only been part of Russellville City Schools for a year and a half after moving to the area from their home in Guatemala in search of better opportunities. Coming from a family with a limited educational background, Yaritza was flourishing in school and loved her teachers and classmates.

This GoFundMe with a goal of $10,000 has been established to help Yaritza's family with funeral expenses and the costs associated with having her body transferred back to their former home in Guatemala where much of their family remains. Akins Funeral Home will be assisting the family.