A 14-year-old Tarkington girl, Brooke Doty, was tragically killed in a 4-wheeling accident on Saturday afternoon. She is the daughter of Monty and Kristel Doty, of Tarkington.
A Go Fund Me account has been established to help the Doty family with the funeral arrangements.
Brooke is being remembered for her love of life, animals, her family and friends.
In a social media post by Tarkington ISD on Sunday, District officials posted this heartfelt message:
“Our hearts are broken for the Doty family and our prayers and love are with them during this terrible time of loss. We also send prayers and love to the Cade family whose daughter was also injured. We stand together in support of them and in support of our community. We will have counselors available on Tuesday for students to help deal with this tragic loss.”
Tarkington ISD Superintendent Dr. Elna Davis added, “Our school board and TISD staff have you in our thoughts and prayers. I pray you find comfort, love and healing in the days ahead.”
To donate, go online to https://gofund.me/e6f2c83e