WATERBURY, CT — A Connecticut family is raising money to cover funeral expenses and support a young girl after her mother, 24-year-old Lucinia Harrison, died from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision.
Harrison, of Waterbury, died Nov. 7, according to a GoFundMe campaign organized by her aunt, Sonia Taylor-Smith.
Harrison's death has left her parents, Lashona Harrison and Robert Harrison Jr., preparing to lay their daughter to rest while taking over the care of her daughter, Skye'lee Harrison, according to the fundraiser.
Taylor-Smith said she organized the fundraiser with permission from Harrison's parents to help ease the family's financial burden.
Donations will go toward funeral expenses, a memorial service, cremation and time away from work for Harrison's parents as they care for their granddaughter.
The family is also seeking financial support for Skye'lee's ongoing needs as her grandparents adjust to their new responsibilities.
According to the fundraiser, all donations will go directly to Harrison's mother.
The campaign welcomes both one-time and recurring donations, with organizers noting that the family's financial needs will continue beyond the immediate funeral expenses.
"No donation is too small, and if you are unable to give, please consider sharing this fundraiser," Taylor-Smith wrote.
The family thanked supporters for helping during an especially difficult time.
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