By Scott Buttram, publisher
TRUSSVILLE –Maggie Bowles, 6, of Trussville, has died from injuries suffered in a car wreck on Saturday, her aunt Leigh Stovall confirmed to the Tribune. Stovall is the sister of Maggie Bowles’ mother, Kelly Bowles.
Shawn Bowles, along with his daughter Maggie, were traveling on Happy Hollow Road when they slowed down to turn into a driveway and were struck from behind, according to Stovall.
“There were three vehicles involved in the wreck,” Trussville Fire and Rescue chief Tim Shotts said. “It occurred just after 2 p.m. on Saturday near the intersection of Happy Hollow Road and Riverbend. One vehicle was struck from behind. We transported the little girl in that vehicle and she was critical at the time.”
The collision left Maggie Bowles unconscious as personnel from TFRD arrived to render aid.
Maggie had been in the intensive care unit at Children’s Hospital of Alabama since the wreck. Tests given in the last two days showed no brain activity, the family shared on the Facebook group Miracle for Maggie.
“Maggie has received exceptional care from Hillary, Addie, James, Rhiannon and Clare,” Stovall said on behalf of Kelly and Shawn Bowles. “Dr. Youngblood has been with us every step of the way. Her compassion and care has gone above and beyond our expectation of a pediatrician. We could not have weathered this storm without her.”
Kelly and Shawn Bowles have repeatedly expressed their appreciation for the support in the Trussville community and from across the country. Over 18,000 people joined the Facebook group to show their support of Maggie and offer prayers and encouragement to the family. On Monday, hundreds gathered for a candlelight prayer vigil.
“We know that many will want to give,” Stovall said. “In lieu of flowers, please send your donations in memory of Maggie to Forward in Faith Ranch. There is a PayPal donation link at bottom of page. Or mail donations to Trussville Girls Softball Association – TGSA P.O. Box 525, Trussville, AL 35173.”
Related: A Go Fund Me Campaign has been set up for the family.
During he last week, the support for the Bowles family grew daily with messages arriving from around the United States. The family kept people informed with daily updates in the Facebook group.
“There once was a strong and sassy girl,” Stoval posted Friday morning. “She was not afraid to meet you and talk, laugh and cry, joke and learn. Her light was bright. So bright that her light shone across the world.
“The events that unfolded around her touched people and mobilized the body of Christ. They cried and prayed. Her story made people talk and hug. These events reminded everyone how fragile and precious life is. People loved more and found it easier to be honest and vulnerable in a world that expects you to be perfect and without fault or trouble.
“The body of Christ found unity around her story and renewed strength in the Lord God.
“She could love because she was so deeply loved. Her love will continue making a difference — through her donations and the miracles of modern medicine, many children she didn’t even know will experience a more abundant life — and she lives on.
“She was fierce and we will be fierce as we tell her story.”
319 Comments
Cicily Welch Mobley
I am so very sorry. Prayers for her family from the Mobleys.
Deidra Smith
Heartbreaking news. Sending many thoughts and prayers out to the family.
James S Vining
So sad.
While heaven has gained an angel, this family has lost their angel.
Prayers for the family through this trying time.
Rikki Skipper Thomas
Broken hearted for this family. Praying
Debbie Scott
She’s healed laying in the arms of Jesus we will be praying for peace and understanding for this family
Lisa Whitten Cowgill
So sorry this is sad prayers for this family.
Delores Akin Slone
I’m so sorry to hear this news. Prayers for the family and friends.
Jonathon Dooley
My heart goes out to the family. RIP little one.
Scott Tillery
Praying for family
Amy Stewart
Who laughed at this?? So sad
Mabel Finney
Prayers and love to the family
Debbie Parmer Phillips
Praying for the family during this difficult time
Matthew Fredrick
That’s what I’m saying… maybe they accidentally clicked the wrong one
Amy Stewart
Let’s hope
Lynne Hurst Jackson
Praying for this family
Brenda Hasty
So very sada. Praying for the family.
Matthew Allen
Hate to read this headline; your team has done a very good job covering this story.
Bruce McCormick
My heart is aching for this family. May GOD give them grace to face this tragedy.
Sharon Elaine Paullin
So sorry for the loss. Prayers for the family.
Melissa Collins Everett
I would hope it was a mistake! Losing a child is nothing to laugh about!! You NEVER get over the pain.
Kim Reid
Thoughts and prayers eighth family. I am so!sorry for your.loss
Mana Benefield
Heartbreaking, prayers from The Hawks..
Carol Holtbrook Rankin
RIP sorry for your loss
Renee Riley Todd
Praying for the family
Lisa David
Deepest sorrow for your family, but God has chosen your angel to reach so many… prayers for your family.
Terry Prokop Sr.
God please take this little one into your hands
Melissa Collins Everett
So sorry for your loss! Lifting your family up in my thoughts and prayers!!
Elizabeth McKee
My heartbreak about those! I’m sorry for your loss and prayer her families
Rachel Matthews Leonard
Heart broken for this family. Prayers for all from the Leonard family..
Dakota Lee Leslie
Kim Slaten Nelson not sure if you meant to react to this post in a laughing matter. But I see that you did hopefully on accident.
Willodean Holt Perkins
Prayers for you all from the Perkins
Nancy Warden
So, so sorry to hear.
Sabrina Haisten Gregory
Praying for this sweet girls family!!!!!
Carolyn Cox
So so sorry. Prayers for her family! May she RIP this beautiful child!
Diane Wright
I am so sorry praying for the family
Diane Smith Frazier
Heartbreaking when someone is killed in car accidents, but even worse when it’s a child who’s life was so short!
Ruey Jane Jones
I am so very sorry for the family. Though we have prayed for a complete healing for Maggie on earth, God’s perfect healing for her was to come to Him in Heaven.
April Pinkie
Prayers to the family
Willodean Holt Perkins
I am praying it was an accident because this far from funny
Carolyn Morrison Ford
Her work on earth was done. God was there to welcome her home. Praying for those who loved her and will be forever changed.
Kim Cole Rhoades
So heartbreaking. My prayers are with them.
Robin Johnson
May God hold this family during this most painful time, bless you all.
Tammy McCown
Oh no.
Mike Haynes
Praying for the family
Judy AndBob Ping
No. So so so very sorry and sad all at once…more prayers for this sweet family…
Debbie McAuley Frederick
My heart is breaking for Kelly and Shawn and their entire family. Fly high precious angel Maggie!
Angie Skinner Hughes
Absolutely heartbreaking!
Gretchen Vann
This precious baby girl brought so many people all over the world together in prayer. We shall pray for her family and those here that will miss her. God bless Sweet Maggie.
Dianne Perkins Serafin
So very sorry. Praying for peace and comfort.
Jonathan Dennison
I pray for this family, but also sending some for the people that laughed. I know its only an emoji but the smallest things in the world can take the biggest effect. Even more for this family that lost their daughter.
Toni Wall
I’m so sorry to see this. So many people were praying for Maggie. My deepest condolences to Maggie’s family.
Danielle Fuller
Heartbreaking news. Praying for this sweet family.
Ashley Greene
much love & prayers to this family.
Cheryl Mulkin Markeles
Heart is so sad. How beautiful she is. Prayers for her family, friends and community.
Joann Tipton Lawrence
Sending prayers
Tammy McCown
Very easy to hit the wring one.
Brenda Murray Attison
Praying for the family
Darlene Mussen
Marie Stewart Stewart
I am so sorry to hear this! Prayers for the family
Susan Sanders Tucker
Heartbreaking
Suzanne Cline Houck
Breaks my heart…….
Rita Morgan
Heart breaking may she Rest In Peace and may the family and friends find peace soon praying for all
Linda Hazel
Wynetta Moutry
Prayers of comfort and piece for her family…..so sad.
Catherine Higginbotham
🙁
Martha Junkin
Oh no! May God comfort that precious family and give them strength and peace!
Michael Bennett
So sorry to hear this. May she Rest In Peace. prayers for the family
Wanda Cobb
for suffering family.
Lisa Jones Anglin
Prayers for family and friends! ❤️
Christie Robinson Anderson
Prayers for the family and friends. We’re so sorry to hear this 🙁
Kimberly Kuhn
Remembering the Bowles family in my prayers and thanking them for the gracious gifts of life for others!
Kem Sims
I am so sorry and I am praying for comfort and peace for her family and loved ones.
Vickie Nunnally Morrow
My heart and prayers goes out to the family.
Debra Holliday
So sorry, Heavenly Father wrap your loving arms around this precious child family
Sissy Denney Ray
Oh nooo !!! Prayers for this family. Just isn’t fair a sweet soul gone like this. My heart breaks for her family.
Jamie R Brittian
Adrian Atkins
Tina Martz Hindman
Oh my, Bless that family.
Jerri Floyd
What a beautiful angel God has called home. Prayers for family who loves her so much❤️
Cindy Dunn
God love it
Tina Guidry Hooper
Oh my my
Been praying for her
She is dancing with Jesus
Praying for her amazing family
Carlina Roberts Jett
Heartbreaking…. praying for the family.
Kathy Sills
MAGGIE we love you so much…our hearts are breaking…But our God knows that you brought over 20000 people together covering the throne with prayers…fly high angel….love to kelly and coach…..
Kimberly Brownlee
My heart breaks for this family. Praying for the family.
Penni Allison
Prayers sent to this family..
Becky Kersh
Pam Rich Whited
So sad
Cindy Walker Vining
So do heartbreaking
Barbara Shepler Phoenix
Oh God! Can anyone tell me what happened to the driver of the other vehicle?
Deborah Bachelor
Teya Steffens
Shelby Wright Turner
Prayers
Adrian Atkins
So heartbreaking!!! Prayers for the family!!!
Kelley Foote-Largin
Oh me. So broken hearted to hear this. Prayers for this family.
Deborah Bachelor
Trisha Bowman
Lynn Jones Eslami
Just so very saf
Lawanda Burke
My heart goes out to her family…..so heartbreaking.
Pat Yarbrough Buzbee
Continued prayers for this family!!!
Chrissy Polley
Omg my heart is broken for this beautiful angel that has left too soon prayers for the family & friends
Becky Vann Woo
There are no words, there is faith…
Laura Gunnells Gilmour
So sorry to hear of her passing. Sending prayers as the family heals from this tragedy.
Tina Hicks
Praying for the family.
Keisha Lee
Prayers for those involved.
Linda Hayes
So very sorry to hear this news…my thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Karen Hudson Tucker
Prayers
Mary Jane Densmore Voegeli
Prayers for this family.
Jamie R Brittian
Definitely I just can’t imagine this breaks my heart praying for them as well
Susan Vines Lee
So sad! Prayers for this family!
Jim Weeks
How sad!!
Lisa Harlan Belcher
Oh Jesus, I’m so sorry. I can’t hold back the tears. Praying for your beautiful family. xoxo
Karen Knops Machen
This is so sad and tragic. I cannot imagine the pain this family is experiencing. My prayers go out to them for peace and comfort. What a beautiful little angel heaven has received.
Phyllis Maynard
Prayers for the family
Kayla Wilbourn
Hannah Phillips
Pam N Gene Lowery
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all the family.
Staci Kyzer
I’m so very sorry. Prayers for your family.
Kelly Schoggins
Prayers
Liz Stegall
I am so sorry and my heart and prayers are with her family.
Tawnya Compton
Prayers!!
Kenya Michelle Goree-Bell
Precious angel rest in the arms of Jesus! Praying that the Holy Spirit comforts her family.
Karen Lee Cauble
So sad to hear this. Prayers for the family.
Denise Ellis
Praying
Sheila Haynes
Praying 4 family
Barry J Smith
Lord help this family….
Thao Phuong Nguyen
Prayers for the family
Ginger Hayes
Debbie Ellison
Prayers for this sweet family-my heart is breaking for you!
Renee Smalley Pennington
So sorry.
Haley Carlee
Caitlin Collins Howell
Debbie Martin
Prayers for this family
Frog Price
Prayers.
Caitlin Collins Howell
Praying for strength and comfort. So sad
Carol Barber
So sad prayers
Teya Steffens
Thank you 😞
Becky Crowder Bohin
So sad!
Leigh Denton Morgan
Prayers for your family.
Ann Baker Weatherly
Sad. Prayers sent
Peggi Roy Pinola
So, so, sad! Prayers for the family!
Ron Selesky
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bowles family.
Shae Beard Reed
Linda Green Thomas
So sad.
Celeste Brown
So sad to hear this.
Doris Williamson
Prayers for the family of this sweet child.
Debra Earnest Rackard
Praying for you all!
Jennifer Welch
We’ve been hoping and praying along with everyone else. Continued prayers for comfort and strength for the family.
Carol Parsons
I’m so very sorry . I pray God will wrap his arms around the family, and give them strength, and love.
Brandy McKinnell
Prayers- so sad for the family.
Jill Bowman Davis
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Nancy Thomas
My heart breaks for this family. Praying for them.
Lyndsey M Tetlow
Absolutely heartbroken for this sweet family Such a beautiful soul taken far too soon. Lifting her family up and praying for Gods strength in the days to come.
Linda Hickey
So sad. Praying for family and friends
Paige Nash
Such a beautiful little girl!! Prayers for her family and friends!!
Patti Tunnell
So sad, continuing to pray for your family!
Michelle Hicks Eastham
Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles,they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. I am praying that Gods strength and love will get you through this difficult time.
Carolyn Bunt Blankenship
So sad. Prayers
Glenda Kelly
Prayers for this family!
Lisa Stanley Beck
Truly heartbreaking Praying for comfort and strength
Teresa Tindle
So very sorry! Prayers for this baby’s family.
Linda Blankenship
Sorry !!!!!!
Kelli Hadley Mccarver
Praying for family and friends.
Janice Kline
So sad, fly high little angel!
Scott Bates
Praying for this family,God bless this little angel
Donna Robertson Parker
God love her
Nancy Wesley
So sorry. Prayers for. The family…………
Piatt Gray
Heartbroken over this.
Susan Pond
So heartbroken for the family
Joanna R. Nix
God bless!!
Ann Hall Lowry
RIP little one.
Julie Johnson Burge
Holding this family in the light
Marie Gwarjanski
So tragic. Beautiful young girl.
Beth Hayes Nigri
Dorinda Clark
Prayers for family and friend. Fly high sweet baby!
Dorinda Clark
Prayers for family and friend. Fly high sweet baby!
Dorinda Clark
Prayers for family and friend. Fly high sweet baby!
Polly Mae Hagee
Oh no she didn’t make it. I am so sad.
Polly Mae Hagee
Oh no she didn’t make it. I am so sad.
Polly Mae Hagee
Oh no she didn’t make it. I am so sad.
Polly Mae Hagee
Been praying for this baby girl.
Polly Mae Hagee
Been praying for this baby girl.
Polly Mae Hagee
Been praying for this baby girl.
Beth Taylor Gore
A parent’s worst nightmare. Deepest condolences to her family and friends.
Beth Taylor Gore
A parent’s worst nightmare. Deepest condolences to her family and friends.
Beth Taylor Gore
A parent’s worst nightmare. Deepest condolences to her family and friends.
Cathy Garrard
Prayers fro family
Cathy Garrard
Prayers fro family
Cathy Garrard
Prayers fro family
Sandra Sprayberry Naugher
Sandra Sprayberry Naugher
Sandra Sprayberry Naugher
Ronnel Sherwood Orphan
My sincere condolences to her family.
Ronnel Sherwood Orphan
My sincere condolences to her family.
Ronnel Sherwood Orphan
My sincere condolences to her family.
Julie Childs Buford
https://www.gofundme.com/32tux-miracle-for-maggie
Julie Childs Buford
https://www.gofundme.com/32tux-miracle-for-maggie
Julie Childs Buford
https://www.gofundme.com/32tux-miracle-for-maggie
William McKee
Prayers for the family with love and comfort.
William McKee
Prayers for the family with love and comfort.
William McKee
Prayers for the family with love and comfort.
Leihla Hamilton
So sad, sending many prayers
Leihla Hamilton
So sad, sending many prayers
Leihla Hamilton
So sad, sending many prayers
Gleaves Hastings
I am sorry for your loss.
Gleaves Hastings
I am sorry for your loss.
Gleaves Hastings
I am sorry for your loss.
Candice Olson
Continuing to pray For this precious precious family now and in the days to come! Maggie is healed and Whole with our Savior.
Candice Olson
Continuing to pray For this precious precious family now and in the days to come! Maggie is healed and Whole with our Savior.
Candice Olson
Continuing to pray For this precious precious family now and in the days to come! Maggie is healed and Whole with our Savior.
Barbara Parker
My heart breaks. Prayers for this family
Barbara Parker
My heart breaks. Prayers for this family
Barbara Parker
My heart breaks. Prayers for this family
Arden Reed Pathak
So heartbreaking. Praying for this precious family.
Arden Reed Pathak
So heartbreaking. Praying for this precious family.
Arden Reed Pathak
So heartbreaking. Praying for this precious family.
Deedra Kelley
What a beautiful child ! Praying for comfort
Deedra Kelley
What a beautiful child ! Praying for comfort
Deedra Kelley
What a beautiful child ! Praying for comfort
Jane Tyner
Praying for Maggie’s family and friends.
Jane Tyner
Praying for Maggie’s family and friends.
Jane Tyner
Praying for Maggie’s family and friends.
Kimi Wehby
God bless this is heartbreaking
Kimi Wehby
God bless this is heartbreaking
Kimi Wehby
God bless this is heartbreaking
Charlette Morgan Edwards
Charlette Morgan Edwards
Charlette Morgan Edwards
Sharlene Fowler
Praying peace and comfort for this family!
Sharlene Fowler
Praying peace and comfort for this family!
Sharlene Fowler
Praying peace and comfort for this family!
Betty Vincent
Beautiful little girl. So sad.
Betty Vincent
Beautiful little girl. So sad.
Betty Vincent
Beautiful little girl. So sad.
Rhonda Edwards
Praying for this family.
Rhonda Edwards
Praying for this family.
Rhonda Edwards
Praying for this family.
Sherry Parker Brazee
So sad praying God be glorified through this childs life
Sherry Parker Brazee
So sad praying God be glorified through this childs life
Sherry Parker Brazee
So sad praying God be glorified through this childs life
Karen Sheppard Pogue
Praying for this family!
Karen Sheppard Pogue
Praying for this family!
Karen Sheppard Pogue
Praying for this family!
Alberta Clinebell Leonard
Alberta Clinebell Leonard
Alberta Clinebell Leonard
Heather Williams
So sad. Prayers for the family.
Heather Williams
So sad. Prayers for the family.
Heather Williams
So sad. Prayers for the family.
Rose Mary Barhorst
This is so sad what a beautiful young lady she could have contributed so much to our world. M heart in prayers go out to the family
Rose Mary Barhorst
This is so sad what a beautiful young lady she could have contributed so much to our world. M heart in prayers go out to the family
Rose Mary Barhorst
This is so sad what a beautiful young lady she could have contributed so much to our world. M heart in prayers go out to the family
Danielle Hernandez Harmon
My heart breaks for this family. They are in my thoughts and prayers.
Frenchesca V Davey
Sincere condolences to her family..
Sarah Gilbert Lunsford
This is such heartbreaking news. I pray for peace and healing for this family
Veronica Hall
I am so very sorry.She touched so many l8ves and she never knew.Prayers for peace that passes all understanding.Comfort for family and friends.Fly high lil angel!
Tara Tyler
Precious baby! God gained a wonderful angel
Christopher Oliver
Breaks my heart.
Jan Spooner
Beautiful child…
Saundra Thomas
So sad,,,such a pretty little girl.
Annemarie Hoover Gray
Heartbroken for this sweet family.
Marlene Little Appleton
My heart is breaking for her family!!
Jean Sanchelli Adamsky
Prayers & Love from New Jersey..May God hold her forever in the palm of his hand <3
Candy Henderson
RIP lil angel
Kathy How Baier
I am so very sad! My heart breaks for this family! Thoughts and prayers to them all.
Denisha Blackwell
Prayers for Maggie’s family
Donna Richardson Johnson
Oh no–so heartbroken for her family & friends.
Annie Draughn Azevedo
I’m so sad for her family. God’s blessings to you.
Judy Wiley
So very sad, thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Carrie S. Karbacka
Sending love and prayers for the family and this sweet little angel.
Rita Awtrey Harrigan
Such a beautiful child
Stephanie Culver Sicher
prayers for her family
Celia Spurrier
So heartbreaking. May her family be surrounded with love and peace. What a sweet angel heaven has gained.
Dawn Potter Smith
Praying for comfort and peace and strength for the family.
Danielle Julbert
Positive thoughts and prayers for the family
Jane Knight
So happy
Esther Jones Taylor
Rest in peace sweet Maggie. We prayed very hard but God is in control. Forever an angel in heaven. Always in the hearts of those she left behind.
Susan Murphy
So so sad .
Kathy S. Cassady
So very sorry this happened to this family. I won’t soon forget this face. #touchedbymaggie
Justine Angela Tortorigi
Continued prayers for the family
Ruby Johnson Ball
Prayers
Cheyenne Atkinson
Nichole Sparks
Cyndie Bolls
So sorry. So sad.
Donna Fields
This breaks my heart.
Pat Scholl McVea
So very sorry
Sandra Barksdale
I am so sorry that she died . Many prayers were prayed . My prayers are with the family and friends .
Edna Upton
Prayers for family!
Jan Hudson
We all fell involve with Maggie and her sweet family over the last serval days. I know she took a piece of all our hearts when she left this earth. I also know beyond a doubt that when she left Jesus carried her home in His loving arms. She is in a place more beautiful than we could ever imagine. Prayers for peace, strength and comfort for Maggie’s family. We are all your family in Christ and we love you!
Jane Rotch
Rest sweet Maggie, peace be with you!!Praying for you and your eternal life. Prayers for your family! Breaks my heart!
Kerry Cooper
So sad sorry for the loss.
Kimberly Harbin Hand
Prayers for her family.
Carol Bromley
Dear Lord comfort her family …..
Jan Campbell
How awful. My prayers for her family, friends and community.
Donna Ash Bridges
So sorry for your loss.
Sally Duer
So sorry!
Jennifer Wade Wiggins
Praying!!!!
Jennifer Wade Wiggins
Praying!!!!
Deborah Davis
So sad God bless her family!!
Deborah Davis
So sad God bless her family!!
Brenda Clary
Sorry for your loss may god comfort you in your time of need, and welcome Maggie in his open arms.❤
Brenda Clary
Sorry for your loss may god comfort you in your time of need, and welcome Maggie in his open arms.❤
Meredith Arnold
So sorry to hear. Prayers for the family.
Meredith Arnold
So sorry to hear. Prayers for the family.
Kristin Logsdon
So, so sad. Sending prayers for Maggie and her family.
Brooke Higdon Ellison
Hated so bad to hear about this. This little girl
has been in my prayers all week. This family will be in my prayers.
Anne Luckie Cobb
So very sorry.
Becca Tarleton
Kayla Wesley Herring y’all didn’t know her did you?
Kayla Wesley Herring
I didn’t. She was at Noah’s Park when I taught there but I never knew her. So sad 😔
Becca Tarleton
Kayla Wesley Herring awww 😔😔😔
Miriam Lynn Conner Mccurry
Heart breaking. Prayers that God will comfort this family.
Carole Dial Billue
Stephen K. Bell, did you know this family?
Ricia Williams
Praying!!!
Ina Strachan
So Sorry .
Matt Butler
So sad to hear about this.
Carla Brown
So sad praying for the family
Steven Doss
Prayers for the Family!! CathyDoss
Laura Moore Mitchell
Prayers for family
Cindy Robinson Barry
🙁
Tammy Hart
This should have never happened!! I passed by this wreck as I live on this street, people go way to damn fast!!! So sad, prayers to the family☹️.
Donna Canup
Praying for her family !!!!
Genia Friday
Looks like an Angel now one of Gods Angels
Becky Wooten Reader
Prayers for the family and friends! So sad!
Carol Goodman Gudauskas
So sorry for this family Lori.
Carla Clayton
I am saddened by the death of such a young precious life, but I have to ask the question, was she wearing her seatbelt at the time of the accident?
Gregory Kent
I am so sorry for your loss! I am heartbroken for y’all and will be praying for you. Anessa Kent