Normangee Teen Remembered
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Updated: 5:35 PM Nov 30, 2008
Normangee Teen Remembered
Friends and relatives remembered 15-year-old Kylee Harris.
Posted: 9:27 PM Nov 29, 2008
Reporter: AshleaSigman & Steve Fullhart
Email Address: news@kbtx.com
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Four people died and six others were injured after a chain-reaction accident, Friday evening. It happened just north of Buffalo on Highway 79.

State Troopers say a pickup truck traveling south crossed the line and struck a Toyota head-on. The same pickup was then hit head-on by a Northbound SUV, from Normangee.

A passenger in that SUV, 15-year-old Kylee Harris, then stepped out of the vehicle and was hit by a motor home that was driven on the shoulder to avoid the wreck.

A passenger in the pickup, two people in the Toyota, and Kylee Harris were all pronounced dead at the scene. Now the tight-knit community of Normangee is mourning the loss of such a young life.

Friday night's big game was still on the marquee at Normangee High School Saturday afternoon, and storefronts were still decorated downtown.

However, no one in Normangee was talking about the Panther football team's regional performance. Instead, they were talking about a vibrant life cut short.

Friday night, 15-year-old Kylee Harris was on her way to watch her boyfriend play in the game. She never made it, and her boyfriend didn't play.

The Normangee sophomore lost her life on a strip of highway 79 hidden between two blind curves. Her boyfriend's parents were behind the wheel when the chaos unfolded in front of them.

Although friends and family didn't want to speak on camera, off camera they remembered a girl with a contagious laugh and smile.

Harris was voted class favorite her freshman year and to the homecoming court last month. Kylee was a volleyball player who got time on the court, even as a sophomore.

Friends say she was active in her church and loved to play the piano and guitar; a teen who brought a beautiful melody to every life she touched.

Funeral services for the 15-year-old are set for Sunday at 11a.m., at First United Pentecostal Church, in Normangee.

Also in the SUV Harris was riding in were Kirk, Rachel and Maximino Relles, all of Normangee, and Carrie Garner of Iola. Each were treated for various injuries.

Kathy Ansley, an Atoka, Oklahoma resident, was also killed. She was riding in the pickup that reportedly started the wreck, according to authorities. Jerry Ansley was the truck's driver, and teens Kelsey and Rachel Ansley were also passengers, and were treated for injuries.

Glenn and Judie Johnson of Texarkana were in the Toyota initially hit. Both also died.


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Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 8, 2011 at 10:29 AM

Kylee, you were such a beautiful girl. You were the only one I knew that smiled everyday all day. Yes, I know that you probably had your days but you did a good job not showing it. You were so talented and special and I'm sure everyone was very proud of you. You and me never really talked besides when I went to your church sometimes and when you invited me to go during school. I hope your looking down upon Lauren and her new little blessing Heavenlee Ky. Your fanily misses you dearly and I hope your looking down on them and guiding them the right way and helping them in whatever they do. Kylee, although some people have stopped talking about you that doesn't mean your not in there hearts all the time, that doesn't mean your not running through there mind 24/7. Everyone that knew you misses you and even people that didn't know you feel like they knew you for a long time, because you just that type of impact on them. Well I hope your happy next to Jesus and Mrs. Harris. Im sure she was very eager to see your smiling face again. Im sure up there none of yall are suffering in any kind of way wich puts rest on your familys hearts. Please Bless us and watch over us. Love You Kylee.
Posted by: Kody Location: Harris on Nov 24, 2010 at 11:09 PM

Its gunna be hard this thanksgiving without kylee, it is was the last holiday we had with her. No one hardly talks about her anymore. It feels like people are forgetting her. But it almost seems unreal u would think that people could never forget somebody like her. It was very hard for me especially because I wasn't there that Thanksgiving to see her or to talk to her. I was in Bandera hunting with my grandpa. We were coming home when my mom called me. I didn't know what to do? I never thought this would happen to me. I loved her so much and still do.....i want u to know kylee i love u very much!!!
Posted by: tyra Location: normangee on Oct 8, 2010 at 02:00 PM

Everyday is hard, but this time of year is especially hard for our family. Our lives are forever changed. There is a void.. a hole in our hearts. We are thankful that Kylee is in Heaven with Jesus. This we do know. Leslie and Reggie raised such a beautiful girl.She touched everyone's lives and made everyone feel loved. Her smile made everything better. I feel so blessed to have known such a beautiful angel. Preston and Hayley miss Kylee soooo badly. They are still so deeply hurt by this painful loss. Dear Lord,please be with our family.. especially Leslie & Reggie and let us lean on each other as a family through this with Your help Lord. I love you Leslie & Reggie. I love you Kylee you are our beautiful sweet angel. love, tyra
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