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Kayla Ploughman Obituary

Kayla Ploughman WAXHAW - Kayla Marie Ploughman, 19, of Waxhaw, passed away on June 16, 2014. Kayla graduated from Marvin Ridge High School in the Spring of 2013. She was active in the marching band and the choir at the high school. She was an accomplished pianist, writer and continued her education in the fall of 2013 at Central Piedmont Community College where she began to major in Music. She attended Queens University this summer in the music therapy program. She was a lover of music and the arts. Survivors include her mother, Laurita Denise Ploughman; father, Douglas D. Ploughman; brothers, Christian and Nicolas Ploughman; maternal grandmother, Doris Huff; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will gather to receive friends beginning at noon on Saturday, June 21, 2014, at McEwen Funeral Service - Mint Hill Chapel. A celebration of life service will begin at Two O'clock in the Chapel and burial will immediately follow in Forest Lawn East Cemetery. To send flowers, share a condolence, memory or donation with the family, please visit their website at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.

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Published by Daily Herald on Jun. 20, 2014.

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JIMMIE ROBINSON

April 24, 2015

God's Blessings be with you.

Gloria & Buddy Murphy

July 1, 2014

Ploughman Family - I rarely go into my Facebook account, but in doing so I just learned of your precious daughter's passing. I am so deeply saddened to hear of your loss and extend to you our heart felt sympathy. I never got a chance to meet Kayla, but I can see she was a beautiful, smart and talented daughter. Please know that you are in our thoughts and in our hearts as you go through this difficult time.

Gloria & Buddy Murphy

Benjie Alatise

June 21, 2014

we love you but God loved you more rest in peace my daughter. until we meet again

Joelle Valente

June 20, 2014

A beautiful obituary for Kayla...Spread your Wings...For you are one of God's Angels now...Lovingly watching over those you love...An everlasting love...Of one of God's Doves...RIP Sweet Angel...XOXO...Love Sis Joelle Valente

June 20, 2014

I love you and you're in mine and my family's prayers. GOD has her now and take comfort in that!

Carlos Perry

June 20, 2014

We love you and the family and know for certain God's plan... While foreign to us at times; is the best plan!!! Praying for your healing and peace!!!

Eric, Tracie, Ray, Shy, Alyssa, and Brittney Hunsberger

June 20, 2014

Doug & Rita,

We are so sorry for what you are going through right now. Our prayers are with you all for peace and comfort during this extremely difficult time.

We love you all very much

Mark Watts

June 20, 2014

PRAYERS and COMFORT to you Laurita and your Family...May the GOOD LORD be with YOU....Kayla was your Angel here on earth and now she's an ANGEL with our heavenly Father...

Tiffany Ford

June 20, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss and I am praying for the peace of God to overshadow you all and comfort you during this time. I always loved her beautiful spirit and although I hadn't known her long, I truly loved her and miss her.

June 20, 2014

We are so very sorry for your loss. We have heard many stories of your loving family from Rosa and Mark and know what comfort family can be at times like this. Our thoughts and prayers remain with you. Sincerely, Nancy and Tom Garcia and Family

Mark Watts

June 20, 2014

To the Ploughman family the LORD has gained a BEAUTIFUL ANGEL that was here on Earth but have accended 2 HEAVEN..Laurita, may GOD comfort U and your family and May the Good LORD wipe your tears as Kayla is with HIM....My heart goes out 2 U and your family.....BLESS U....

Vanessa White

June 20, 2014

I keep you all close to my heart now and always.

June 20, 2014

We will miss her upbeat attitude and smiling face. She brought a smile to us each time she came in. Wishing you and your family peace. Tiffany Knight.

angela baker

June 20, 2014

To the Ploughman family, you are in my prayers and my thoughts. I pray that the Lord will wrap you in His arms and that you sense His presence and comfort.
Sincerely,
Angela Baker

JEAN-MARIE NKUSI

June 20, 2014

Rest in eternal Peace Kayla Marie.We miss you!

Dan Murphy

June 20, 2014

Doug, I can't imagine what you are going through. All I can say is my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and I'm sure a loving God has welcomed her.

CLAUDETTE (KAINTUCK)BOOTH

June 20, 2014

Laurita and family...
I am truly sorry to hear of your precious loss. I will continue to pray for comfort for you and know that your child in in GOD's hands.
Sincerely,
Claudette (Kaintuck) Booth and family, Baltimore, MD

Cheryl Martin

June 20, 2014

May GOD bless the family and comfort at this time.

toccara chambers

June 20, 2014

Rita, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Dianne Mays

June 20, 2014

I am so sorry...she was a very sweet girl. Prayers are with you and the family.

Kristin Stranahan

June 20, 2014

I didn't know Kayla... But feel like family with 1 child a junior at MRHS and one graduated in 2012...... I pray the love and support of your family and extended family help you through this difficult time. Prayers to you all on your loss of Kayla. God has her now....

Helene Turpyn

June 20, 2014

I am very sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort for her family and that God will receive Kayla in his embrace. We met at the Billy Graham Library at Christmas.

Ginger Leppert

June 20, 2014

I am so very sorry for your loss...we cannot imagine the heartache, but pray that you let her music lift you up and keep her close. May the almighty Lord hold you tight and give you comfort knowing your sweet girl is in His arms.
Ginger and Alex Leppert

Joyce Merriman

June 19, 2014

Prayers are with the family. Math teacher at MRHS.

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