Family of Payce Chappell creates GoFundMe

As community mourns loss of 12-year-old Payce Chappell to meningitis, family creates GoFundMe in her memory to keep alive her love for volleyball, drop-in gathering will be held Thursday, July 3, and funeral service will be held Monday, July 7

By Karen Brewer, Publisher & Editor

Family photos of Payce Chappell

As the community mourns the passing of 12-year-old Dacusville Middle School student Payce Chappell to meningitis on Tuesday, July 1, her parents, Ryan and Jade Chappell, have created a local fundraising effort to keep alive Payce’s legacy and her love for the sport of volleyball. Her family asks that donations be made in lieu of flowers.

On Wednesday, July 2, The Pickens County Chronicle posted a link to this GoFundMe on The Chronicle‘s Local Fundraisers page.

The GoFundMe page reads:

“With heavy hearts, we mourn the heartbreaking loss of sweet Payce, a young girl whose bright spirit touched the lives of so many. Payce was a joyful soul who loved deeply, smiled often, and had an unwavering passion for volleyball. Whether on the court or from the sidelines, the game brought her endless joy.

“To honor Payce’s memory in a meaningful way, the family has requested that donations be made in lieu of flowers. These contributions will be used to celebrate her life and legacy in a way that reflects her love for the sport and the positive impact she had on everyone around her.

“Every gift, regardless of the amount, will be used to support a possible future PlayForPayce tournament or scholarships, helping to keep the memory of Payce alive and ensuring her passion for volleyball lives on forever.

“Thank you for your love, prayers, and support.

“Forever in our hearts, #PlayForPayce”

A funeral service will be held for Payce on Monday, July 7 at noon at Berea First Baptist Church, with a visitation to be held from 10 a.m. to noon in the sanctuary. Berea First Baptist Church is located at 529 Farrs Bridge Road (Highway 183) in Greenville.

Dacusville Middle School has announced that a drop-in gathering would be held on Thursday, July 3 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., with counselors, pastors, school staff, and therapy dogs available in the school’s Media Center, to support Payce’s fellow students, family, and friends in dealing with the grief of their loss.

Dacusville Middle School shared the following statement:

“To our beloved Gold Waves family, we are heartbroken to share the passing of one of our students, Ansley “Payce” Chappell, a rising 7th grader at Dacusville Middle School.

“Payce was a kind, bright, and determined young lady whose positive spirit and warm smile left a lasting impact on everyone who knew her. She represented the very best of our Dacusville community, and her presence will be deeply missed.

“To honor Payce’s life and support one another during this difficult time, we invite students, families, staff, and community members to a drop-in gathering on Thursday, July 3 at 4:00 p.m. in the Dacusville Middle School Media Center.

“Please keep the Chappell family in your thoughts and prayers.”

As community mourns loss of 12-year-old Payce Chappell to meningitis, family creates GoFundMe in her memory to keep alive her love for volleyball, drop-in gathering will be held Thursday, July 3, and funeral service will be held Monday, July 7

By Karen Brewer, Publisher & Editor

Family photos of Payce Chappell

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