Key Takeaways
- Two-year-old Elliette Mae Kocian passed away on May 12th, devastating her mother, Kassidy, and the community.
- Supporters have organized fundraisers and a GoFundMe campaign to help the grieving family.
- A special fundraising event is planned for May 18th to honor Elliette’s memory and provide financial support.
A wave of sorrow has swept through the hearts of many after Elliette Mae Kocian, a joyful, spirited 2-year-old, tragically passed away on Monday, May 12th.
Described by her mother as “an angel” with a heart bigger than her body, Elliette’s sudden passing has left her family and community reeling.
Her mother, Kassidy Kocian, shared the devastating news on social media in a deeply emotional tribute:
“She laughed at least 500 times a day… She was sweet and she was kind. She was perfect in every way… I loved my baby with everything I had in me. And if love could’ve let her live, she’d have lived to be 200.”
Via Facebook
The post has touched thousands and is filled with tender memories of Elliette’s love for dresses, chocolate milk, bubbles, donuts, and her siblings.
Kassidy’s raw vulnerability has become a rallying cry for compassion and prayer.
She wrote,
“On May 12th, Jesus called my baby home. And I said goodbye to my beautiful blue-eyed, sweet 2-year-old baby.”
Via Facebook
A Community Grieves Together
Support has poured in from every direction, from friends, strangers, the boutique community, and fellow mothers.
Messages, donations, and heartfelt tributes continue to flood in as the Kocian family prepares to lay their little girl to rest.
One friend shared:
“Our hearts are shattered… Her light touched so many. We are launching a fundraiser in Elliette’s honor to alleviate some of the financial burden and ask the boutique community to rally like never before.”
Via Facebook
A special fundraising event is being planned for Sunday, May 18, and everyone in the boutique and small shop communities is invited to participate.
Supporters are encouraged to shop with purpose and bid in charity auctions, with all proceeds directed to the Kocian family.
Another close friend wrote:
“Even just sharing this post would help so much 🩷. We want Kassidy and her family to feel covered in love and lifted by prayer.”
Via Facebook
Remembering “Mae Mae”
Known affectionately as Mae Mae, Elliette lit up every room she entered.
Her love of Ms. Rachel, Minnie Mouse, water balloons, popsicles, and her baby dolls made her a beloved presence in her family and community.
Her mother shared that Elliette’s favorite pink sparkly dress and her big blue eyes could melt even the coldest heart:
“She could make the Grinch feel a heart flutter… She loved Bandaids, so God, please put one on her pretend booboos and tell her Mommy and Daddy love her.”
Via Facebook
On the day after her passing, Kassidy expressed her gratitude to the community:
“We made it through the first day without my sweet Mae Mae… The outpouring of love and support is more than I could have imagined. I feel it. I read every word. Thank you.”
Via Facebook
GoFundMe And Fundraiser Details
A GoFundMe campaign has been created to support the Kocian family during this unimaginably difficult time.
The page reads:
“No family should have to navigate unimaginable loss while worrying about money… Every donation, no matter the amount, will make a real difference. If you’re unable to give, please share.”
Via GoFundMe
Funds will help cover funeral and memorial expenses and provide Kassidy and her family with space to grieve without added financial pressure.
Elliette Mae’s story, though tragically brief, has moved thousands. Her life was filled with love, laughter, and pure joy.
Even in her demise, her presence is felt in every prayer, shared memory, and act of kindness made in her name.
To support the Kocian family, visit the GoFundMe page or participate in the upcoming fundraiser on May 18.
Let us continue to surround them with prayer and love!
