A college football coach’s eight-year-old daughter has died in the Texas floods.
Trinity University confirmed offensive coordinator Wade Lytal’s daughter Kellyanne has passed away.
College coach Wade Lytal’s eight-year-old daughter Kellyanne has died in the Texas Floods[/caption]
She was one of the victims at Mystic Camp[/caption]
She had been missing since the Guadalupe River floods hit last week.
Kellyanne is one of 27 campers and counselors who died after the flood hit the Camp Mystic summer campground in Hunt, Texas.
The Lytal family released a statement paying tribute to Kellyanne following her death.
It read, “She was kind, fearless, silly, compassionate, and a loving friend to everyone.
“Even though she was taken from us way too early, we thank God for the eight magical years we got to share with her.
“Our family wants to thank everyone for their prayers and support during this difficult time.
“We are forever grateful for the men and women who are assisting in the Search and Rescue efforts.”
Trinity University shared their commiserations, writing on social media, “Our entire community grieves with the Lytal family, to whom we extend our deepest sympathies and unwavering support.
“We know this loss will be felt across our campus and beyond.”
Last week Lytal asked for prayers as they searched for missing Kellyanne.
He wrote: “Asking for all prayers for a miracle for my baby girl Kellyanne.
“She is still one of the Mystic Campers who is unaccounted for.
“I’ll never forget when she told me she had a lead solo in the Christmas Pageant. She is absolutely fearless.”
Lytal is a graduate of Trinity who played on the football team’s offensive line.
He and wife Malorie have another daughter named Emmalynn.
