Cheslie Kryst.
Cheslie Kryst’s family is making plans to honor her life.
Eleven days after theformer Miss USA’s tragic deathin New York City, her family on Thursday announced that her memorial will take place in Charlotte, North Carolina.
“Public memorial plans have been announced for Cheslie Kryst, Miss USA 2019, attorney andEXTRAcorrespondent, who passed away Jan. 30,” organizers said. “The family will host a public celebration of life on Friday, Feb. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Elevation Blakeney. The celebration will also be live streamed, with the link available closer to the date of the service. The public is welcome to attend.”
“The family will observe a private, invitation-only celebration prior to the public celebration, as they continue to ask the public to respect their privacy during this time,” organizers continued.
“While it may be hard to believe, it’s true,” she added. “Cheslie led both a public and a private life. In her private life, she was dealing with high-functioning depression which she hid from everyone — including me, her closest confidant — until very shortly before her death.”
Acknowledging that Kryst’s “life on this earth was short” at 30, her mom said “it was filled with many beautiful memories.”
Cheslie Kryst, Miss North Carolina USA 2019, is crowned Miss USA 2019.The Miss Universe Organization
“We miss her laugh, her words of wisdom, her sense of humor and mostly her hugs. We miss all of it — we miss all of her. She was a vital part of our family which makes this loss even more devastating,” Simpkins added.
In lieu of flowers, Simpkins requested that any donations be made toDress for Success, “an organization that was dear” to her daughter’s heart.
“If you or anyone else is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Hotline at 800-273-8255,” she added. “Thank you all for continuing to respect the privacy of our family while we grieve.”
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or go tosuicidepreventionlifeline.org.
source: people.com
