On February 12, 2017, a beautiful little girl named Payton Hart Linthicum entered this world and brought so much love, light, and joy to everyone fortunate enough to know her. At just 9 years old, her life was tragically taken far too soon in a devastating accident on October 4th, 2026.
There are no words that can adequately describe the heartbreak of losing a child, especially in such a sudden and unimaginable way. Her family is facing a pain no parent should ever have to endure, while also trying to navigate the days ahead without their precious daughter.
At this time, we are asking our community to come together and surround the Dickson and Linthicum family with love, prayers, and support. The financial burden that comes with an unexpected loss can be overwhelming, and we want to help ease that burden as much as possible so her family can focus on grieving, being together, and honoring her beautiful life.
Every donation, no matter the amount, will go directly toward helping the family with funeral and memorial expenses, time away from work, and the unexpected costs that come with such a devastating loss.
If you are unable to donate, please pray for her parents, siblings, and everyone who loved her. Please share this fundraiser and help us surround this family with the love and support they desperately need right now.
Payton was deeply loved, and she will never be forgotten.
Please help us honor her life by lifting her family up during the darkest days they have ever faced.
Thank you for loving this family, praying for them, and helping carry them through the days ahead.
Addendum:
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has donated, shared, prayed, and supported this family during this unimaginable time. We have already reached our original fundraising goal, and we truly cannot thank you enough.
I initially set the goal lower than I should have, simply because it was difficult to know what the family would need in the days ahead. As they begin navigating the heartbreaking reality of losing their precious daughter, there will be many unexpected expenses and needs that come with this tragedy.
If you are still able and willing to give, please know that donations are still very much needed and will continue to go directly toward helping the family during this devastating time. There is no amount too small, and every donation, prayer, and share means more than you could ever know.
Thank you for surrounding this family with so much love, support, and kindness when they need it most. ❤️
