Donation protected
Our family is grieving the sudden and unexpected loss of Shayla Young, a loving mother of four beautiful children (ages 15, 11, 9, and 3). She passed away without life insurance, and we are now facing a mountain of emergency service costs and funeral expenses — all while trying to provide stability and care for her children.
In the midst of this loss, we find strength in honoring the kind of person she was. Shayla was an organ donor. This final act of compassion and generosity speaks to the way she lived: always thinking of others, even in her final moments.
As if this loss weren’t devastating enough, just weeks before her passing, the family’s home was severely damaged by the recent tornadoes and subsequent flooding in the area, forcing them to leave everything behind.
We’re asking for your help during this incredibly painful time. Every donation will go directly toward funeral costs and, most importantly, to support the daily needs, care, and future of her four children. Your kindness, support, and generosity will make a lasting difference as we try to rebuild in the wake of this tragedy.
Thank you for keeping this family in your thoughts and for any help you can give.
Organizer and beneficiary
Alexis Whitworth
Organizer
Puxico, MO
Gayla Phipps
Beneficiary