Honor Veronica and Jilian with a Memorial Highway

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Honor Veronica and Jilian with a Memorial Highway

Help Honor Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley with a Memorial Highway

We are asking for your support to help create a permanent memorial along Oklahoma Highway 95 in honor of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley, two beloved mothers, daughters and friends whose lives were tragically taken on March 30, 2024. Their loss shook communities across Oklahoma, Kansas and beyond. Now, we have the opportunity to establish the "Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley Memorial Highway" - a lasting tribute to their lives, their faith and the love they shared with so many.
The State of Oklahoma has officially approved to identify a stretch of Highway 95 in western Oklahoma. Two signs will mark this portion of the highway starting at the Oklahoma/Kansas state line at Elkhart, Kansas and ending at the junction of Highway 95 and Highway 412, locally known as "Four Corners". This stretch of highway is now etched into the hearts of all who followed this heartbreaking case because this is the portion of highway that Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley were taken from us. For the family, these signs represent more than metal and paint. They symbolize recognition, remembrance, and the promise that Veronica and Jilian's story will never be forgotten.

Why This Matters:
Veronica and Jilian were known for their kindness, their devotion to their children, and their unwavering care for others. The manner in which they were taken from this world was tragic beyond words, but how they lived deserves to be remembered with dignity and love.
A memorial highway is a way to honor the legacies for those who did not earn what they received.
A memorial highway ensures that every traveler along this route sees their names and is reminded of their humanity, their strength, and the communities who continue to carry their memory forward. It is a way to honor their legacies while also creating a place for reflection and healing for all who loved them

How Your Donation Helps
All funds raised will go directly towards:
  • The cost of the official Oklahoma Department of Transportation Memorial Highway Signs
  • Installation and maintenance fees required by the state
  • Any small administrative costs associated with completing the designation.

The families are committed to full transparency and will share updates as the process moves forward.

Your Support Matters
Whether you knew Veronica and Jilian personally or followed their story from afar, your contribution helps ensure that their names stand as a public testament to their lives. Together, we can create something meaningful and lasting, something their children and families can look to with pride and comfort.

Thank you for helping us honor Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley. Their light remains with us, and with your support, it will continue to shine along Highway 95 in Oklahoma for generations to come.

Organizer

LaDonna Thompson
Organizer
Harrah, OK

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