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Community Mourns Beloved Mother Lost Too Soon
21 Mar
Summary
- Hailee Shackelfurd, 31, a mother of two, tragically died in a car crash.
- A GoFundMe for her funeral and children's future has raised nearly $60,000.
- Her funeral is scheduled for Monday at Anderson Funeral Home in Beaufort.
A Beaufort community is in deep mourning following the tragic car crash death of 31-year-old Hailee Shackelfurd on Monday. She is remembered as a devoted mother to her two young children and a beloved figure in the local hospitality scene.
Her brother, Preston Shackelfurd, organized a GoFundMe to cover funeral costs and establish a fund for her children. The campaign quickly exceeded its target, raising almost $60,000 in three days, a testament to the community's outpouring of support.
Shackelfurd previously served patrons at the Crazy Crab on Hilton Head Island before working at the Dockside Restaurant on Lady's Island. Colleagues remember her as a wonderful server with a great personality.
Services for Hailee Shackelfurd are scheduled for Monday at Anderson Funeral Home in Beaufort. A viewing will begin at 12 p.m., with the funeral service at 2:30 p.m. A celebration of life will follow at the Red Rooster Cafe.
