- Katelyn Bowling died following a stroke that resulted in brain damage
- Her family says the teen suffered complications from COVID-19.
- A GoFundMe was set up to help the family pay for medical expenses
A Georgia teenager died after suffering a stroke, resulting in irreversible brain damage from Covid, her family said.
15-year-old Katelyn Bowling already suffered from cerebral palsy, but after a bout with COVID-19, family members say she had a stroke that severely affected her motor skills.
According to her aunt, Sonya Bowling, Katelyn died Wednesday.
In a brief statement, Bremen City Schools, west of Atlanta, said it was “deeply saddened” to learn of Katelyn’s death.
Katelyn Bowling, 15, from Georgia, died following a stroke that left irreversible brain damage.
Katelyn is pictured alongside her teacher Cassandra Mason and several other of her friends.
A GoFundMe has been created to help the family pay for medical expenses
“Please remember the Bowling family in your thoughts and prayers,” school officials said.
Before Katelyn died, a teacher urged people who knew the teen to pray for the girl.
“Anyone who knows me knows how much I’ve talked about this girl here! She is the most incredibly loving, sweet, sassy and funniest girl I have EVER known!’, wrote Cassandra Mason.
“I love him with all my heart. Please also pray for his parents who are just beside themselves right now,” Mason added in a Facebook post.
Katelyn Bowling, 15, died last Wednesday but was buried in a ceremony on Sunday. She is pictured with her father, Eric Bowling
Katelyn is seen in various photos, including several with her teacher Cassandra Mason
The family has now set up a GoFundMe after having to take time off work to care for Katelyn and is now struggling to make ends meet.
On an obituary page created for the girl, many left messages of condolence.
“Goodbye, sweet Katelyn. You have had such an impact on so many people in your short life. You will be missed by so many,” Deirdre Morris wrote.
“Every time I saw her she had a smile on her face and every time I was sad I would come see her and it made me feel better,” Skyler Pate said.
“This sweet girl was a huge light in this world. His smile was so contagious. I remember working with her. Seeing her every day was such a joy. Until we find the beautiful Katelyn,” Felecia added.
