Whitney Taylor and one of her sons. Photo: GoFundMeGULFPORT — Friends and family have launched an online fundraiser to help cover funeral expenses and provide future support for a 35-year-old mother from Mississippi who died Thursday receiving hospice care after a yearslong battle with breast cancer.
The GoFundMe campaign was created for Whitney Taylor, described by loved ones as a devoted mother and cherished friend who is in the final stages of her illness.
Whitney Taylor’s three boys. Photo: GoFundMeTaylor is the mother of three boys, ages 5, 8 and 10. Organizers said the children were her greatest joy and remain the central focus as her family prepares for the difficult days ahead.
“She is only 35 years old, far too young, and deeply loved by the many people whose lives she has touched with her kindness, strength and unwavering love,” the post reads.
According to the fundraiser, Taylor’s mother will take on the role of sole caregiver for the children. The grandmother is also recovering from cancer, adding to the family’s financial and emotional challenges.
Donations raised through the campaign will be used to cover funeral and burial costs and to help provide long-term stability and care for the children, organizers said.
Whitney Taylor and her three boys. Photo: GoFundMe“No amount is too small,” the post states, encouraging those unable to contribute financially to share the page and keep the family in their thoughts and prayers.
As of this week, the fundraiser has drawn support from friends, neighbors and community members hoping to ease the burden on Taylor’s family.
Those wishing to help can find the campaign on the GoFundMe website by searching for Whitney Taylor.
