With unimaginable sorrow and a heart heavy with grief, Devyn Smith shared an update that no one ever wishes to give: her beloved sister, Kyndall Smith, has been recovered but did not survive the recent catastrophic flooding. The news has left a deep ache not just within her family, but in the hearts of all who followed their story and hoped for a miracle.
“To know Kyndall was to love her,” Devyn wrote, capturing the essence of a young woman who radiated joy, laughter, and warmth in every room she entered. Kyndall’s spirit was as bright as her smile, and she filled her world with the things she loved most: Taylor Swift, Gilmore Girls, Harry Styles, and a cheeseburger made just the way she liked it—mayo and pickles only. Those seemingly simple favorites now serve as heartfelt reminders of the life and light she brought into the world.
Though Kyndall’s life was tragically cut short, her legacy will live on through her sister Devyn, who promises to carry Kyndall’s memory in all that she does. With unwavering love and heartbreak in her words, Devyn said,
“I will ALWAYS be your big sis and your best friend.”
In this time of grief, Devyn finds a small measure of peace in the thought that Kyndall is now reunited with their father, wrapped in his eternal embrace. It is a comfort shared by so many who know that Kyndall’s presence in their lives will never truly be gone—only changed.
Devyn also expressed deep appreciation to all who have sent prayers, messages, and unwavering support throughout this unthinkable tragedy.
“Thank you, everyone, for the everlasting support and love you have consistently sent our family.”
Though still recovering from her own injuries, Devyn has been discharged from the hospital. The physical and emotional wounds remain fresh, but she is surrounded by her loved ones and grounded in her faith.
“My God saved me for a reason,” she wrote. “Although I don’t exactly understand what that is yet, I strive to be the best version of myself going forward—for my loved ones and my lost ones.”
As the community grieves alongside the Smith family, Devyn has asked for a simple tribute to her sister:
🎶 “Everyone play a Taylor Swift song tonight, so we can all sing along with Kyndall through spirit.”
Let us do just that—remember Kyndall with love, with laughter, and with music. Let us keep her spirit alive in every act of kindness, every song that lifts our hearts, and in the quiet moments when we think of the ones we’ve lost too soon.
Rest in peace, sweet Kyndall.
You will forever be a bright light in this world, and your memory will live on through those who loved you most.
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