What was meant to be a joyful day turned into every parent’s worst nightmare.
Two-year-old Poppy Pepper tragically drowned at a community pool while attending her brother’s swim team kickoff event. Firefighters fought to save her life, and doctors worked for hours to revive her, but despite their desperate efforts, Poppy could not be saved.
Loved ones describe Poppy as pure joy — a little girl who “never met a stranger,” adored by her big brother, sister, and grandparents, who lovingly called her “Poppy Girl.”
In a heartfelt statement, the family shared their grief:
“Our family has suffered the unimaginable loss of our beautiful daughter Poppy. Please help us during this difficult time as we make arrangements and allow ourselves to grieve. Thank you for all your love and support.”
The local community is rallying to support the family, with friends and neighbors organizing donations to assist them through this heartbreaking time.