ADEL, Ga. (WALB) — The Cook County community is mourning the loss of a 4-year-old child killed in a tragic accident Friday.

Tai’Lynn Amier Luden died Dec. 26 following an accident, according to Lane Memorial Chapel.

Her family said Luden was deeply loved and brought joy, laughter, and pure love to everyone who knew her. They said her smile could light up a room, and her gentle spirit touched more lives than she could count.

A GoFundMe campaign has been established to help the family with financial support for laying Tai’Lynn to rest. The fundraiser has raised almost $4,200 of its $7,000 goal as of about 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 28.

If you would like to donate, visit the family’s GoFundMe page here.

WALB is working to learn more about the context of the accident. Stay with us.

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