Financial assistance for Collen Skelly's funeral

Collen passed away on March 31st, 2019 at the age of 22 due to

injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was buried at the

Rosewood Funeral Home Cemetery in Humble, TX on April 6th. The

unexpected financial burden associated with the burial services

coupled with the grieving process is taxing. A casket, viewing and

memorial, graveside service, digging the plot, sealing the vault and

headstone are all tremendously costly and we hope to hit our fund-

raising goal as soon as possible. Unfortunately, a way does not exist to

donate emotional support, but any financial support would be greatly

appreciated. My sister-in-law, brother and their remaining children

have to contend with this for the rest of their lives and any help to

mitigate the monetary stress would greatly improve their quality of

life. Thank you so much for your assistance!
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Have you ever had the pleasure to meet an individual who exemplified

the essence of simply enjoying life? Collen had an inherent ability to

always find the humorous aspect of every situation, to utilize it

precisely as a medicinal cure for what ailed us emotionally. The kid, and

to pass at 22 years old is exactly what he was, seemed to fill any room

with a warmth that buoyed our spirits and soothed the soul.  Collen

connected with people in such a way due to his accepting and

approachable demeanor. Co-workers that didn't even work in his

department found themselves greeted with that addicting smile and a

joke when he encountered them. He unequivocally saw the good in us

and empowered us to become something more. It is indisputable the

absence we now feel, the cold void that inhabits where we once felt

warmth. He was a big little brother or a little big brother to my niece

and nephews, a goofy guy that taught me how to "plank" and a dang

decent dart player. He was barely 5 years old when The Chapelle Show

was on, but would quote it with me constantly always vowing to

protect Oprah from harm. HAHAHA! He was so much to so many and

his memorial was a celebration of life rather than mourning his death.

He had recently confided in me that he felt that he had hit his stride in

life, that he was happy and fulfilled and yet, it ends so abruptly. Life is

finite and tragedy is indiscriminate, so please let Collen's death forever

be a reminder to live each day as Collen would have, to the fullest!