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Local church raises donations following Flora, IN tragedy

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On Monday, Nov. 21, tragedy struck the town of Flora, as four young girls – Kionnie Precious Welch (age 5), Kerriele Danyell McDonald (age 7), Kayara Janell Phillips (age 9) and Keyana Latrice Davis (age 11) lost their lives in a house fire.

 

The fire started around 3:30 am that morning and along with the four fatalities, the girls’ mother Gaylin Rose was seriously hurt and transported via air to an Indianapolis hospital. Two officers were injured as well.

 

In a moment of extreme tribulation, members of the Indianapolis community have stepped up to offer a helping hand.

 

Pastor John Girton, of Christ Missionary Baptist Church, took to social media to request donations to help pay for the funeral services and other expenses stemming from Rose’s displacement.

 

Girton got the call from assistance from Rose’s family members, who are also congregants of Christ Missionary.

 

“These circumstances were so overwhelming,” said Girton who added that using his network and resources to help was, for him, a given. “The need here is so extraordinary. It’s a lot to take care of one death but in this instance we have four to deal with.”

 

Tomorrow at 11:00 am, all are invited to attend services at Christ Missionary Baptist Church – located at 1001 Eugene St. Indianapolis, Indiana, where donations will be collected.

 

Services for the children will be held on Wednesday in Flora. The exact time and location is pending.

 

For more information, call 317-925-4132.

 
 

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