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KHS Senior Adrienne Meckes Dies Suddenly
Twitter sees an outpouring of support for the beloved Pioneer from the class of 2013.
Peers and adults are showing an outpouring of support following news that senior Adrienne Meckes died suddenly Wednesday.
Superintendent Tom Williams informed families in the district of Meckes' death in an email Thursday morning, the Webster-Kirkwood Times reports.
After the news, community members shared condolences, memories and prayers on Twitter with the hashtag RIPage. Here are a few examples:
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- @PioneerAthletics: We have been so blessed to call Adrienne part of our family. She always brought laughter to sj. She will forever be a part of us. #RIPAge
- @franfech11: You were one of the sweetest girls I've ever known and I'm so lucky to have known you #RIPage #loveyou
- @itsMeghanR: age you were amazing person and our whole class is now united with this year for you. #RIPage
The Times reports that counselors will be available to members of the KHS community Friday at 12:30 p.m. in the school's library. Visitation is scheduled to be held at Sunday afternoon with services on Monday, according to the Times.
For more information, visit the Webster-Kirkwood Times.
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