I didn’t know Ava Lee Crews very well, but I have always admired her. We had ceramics together last year, just for one semester, but it was enough time to understand how incredibly special she was. Ava had this way of being kind to everyone around her. It wasn’t just me; she treated everyone with the same kindness and care, no matter who they were. She never cared about social groups or popularity; she just saw people for who they really were. Whether you were close to her or barely knew her, she made you feel like you mattered, like you belonged. I truly believe Ava’s spirit will keep making the world softer and more caring, even now. I’ll never forget her. Her kindness, her strength, and her ability to notice people and make them feel seen made more of an impact than she probably ever knew. I carry those moments with me, and I will for the rest of my life. Thank you for raising someone so extraordinary. As we share memories of Ava through these memorial tributes, I hope you feel, even in the smallest ways, how much love is wrapped around your family right now. Ava mattered deeply. She still does. And she always will.
"We kidnapped a mouse from the barn and named him Whiskers. I brought him home in my lunch box without my mom knowing. He lived in a toy horse trailer for 2 days. I love you, Ava Lee Crews. These shared memories of Ava will always bring a smile, just like our little adventure with Whiskers." - Danielle
"Ava Lee Crews' chicken got lost, so we drove around in her truck, playing chicken noises out of the speaker in hopes of finding it. This moment is one of the many shared memories of Ava that will be cherished in our memorial tributes." - Madison
"I remember being at a BBQ when you were a baby, Ava Lee Crews. I walked through the kitchen and someone else was holding you. You reached for me as I walked by, and in that moment, I felt so much love for you. Those shared memories of Ava are something I cherish, and that love has never gone away." - Amy
"My favorite memory with Ava Lee Crews is when my family moved to Portland, and she graciously let me live with her and her family in Scappoose. We spent the whole summer together, creating beautiful shared memories of Ava that I cherish. These moments will always be part of the memorial tributes I hold dear." - Annie
"All of our barn trips and horse shows, spending countless hours with our horses, and the Dutch and Burgerville stops are just a few of the shared memories of Ava Lee Crews that I cherish. Every moment is a special part of the memorial tributes to her. I love you, Ava Lee." - MK
"I will always cherish Ava Lee Crews' sweet and kind nature. She will forever hold a special place in my heart as my little spring break sidekick. In our memorial tributes, I will celebrate the shared memories of Ava and the amazing human she has become. I love you always, Ava." - Kelly
One of my best memories with Ava Lee Crews was during our freshman year winter formal. Although we didn’t attend the same school, I was fortunate enough to bring her to my school's winter formal. It was one of the first few times we had hung out since leaving our elementary and middle school years and starting high school. As we got ready together, we talked about how excited we were for the night, and I just remember thinking, “Wow. Me and this girl really are gonna be friends for life.” It felt so natural to be with each other despite not being a part of each other's everyday lives anymore. I am incredibly grateful for all the shared memories of Ava, the smiles, and the love we experienced over our almost 13 years of friendship, which I will always cherish in my memorial tributes.
When Ava Lee Crews was younger, she, along with May and Makayla, would come over for sleepovers at my house in the family room. I would prepare platters of delicious veggies and snacks because they all loved healthy food—Lo too. They would stay up all hours, singing, using the karaoke, and I could hear the TV, giggles, and trips to the kitchen well past midnight. I would sneak down around 3 AM just to see them all sleeping so I could finally rest. I cherished these moments so much and felt so honored they found joy in being there. These shared memories of Ava are some of my favorite to reflect upon, especially in the context of the memorial tributes celebrating her life.
"When my mom and I used to teach Ava Lee Crews' lessons, it was always my favorite time to be at the barn. I'll never know if she heard the 2,000 times I'd tell her to put her heels down, but I did always know she was humming away and happy as always. I love you, Ava. These shared memories of Ava will always hold a special place in my heart." - Hannah
"My favorite memory of Ava is when I would see her in the hallway at school, and I would tell her to let her mom and Lolo know that I said hi and that I missed them. Those moments will forever be cherished in my memorial tributes to Ava." - Kayla
"Ava Lee Crews and I singing and dancing for our families when we were little kids is one of my favorite shared memories of Ava." - Ari
"Ava running around with her cousins at Grammy and Grandpa's house, surrounded by love and laughter, is a cherished moment often included in our memorial tributes." - Inga
Once I was babysitting Ava Lee Crews and Lolo, and during that time, Ava helped me set up an imaginative game with stuffed animals and other toys where we pretended to be the toys for Lolo. She truly was a loving and caring sister, and these moments will always be cherished in our memorial tributes and shared memories of Ava.
"I will never forget Ava Lee Crews' fake 5th birthday in her adorable sombrero. Seeing her again many years later, all grown up and absolutely gorgeous with her radiant smile, was a beautiful reminder of our shared memories of Ava. It felt as if no time had passed. She made us feel so welcome and loved, and I hope we made her feel the same. These moments will always be cherished in our memorial tributes to her. Forever in our hearts." - Summer and Rik
"I will always cherish the way Ava Lee Crews would link arms with me as we walked together, arm in arm, regardless of where we were or how old she was. It meant so much to me how she included me in her hobbies, work, school, and social lives. These shared memories of Ava are what I hold close to my heart, and they will always be a part of the memorial tributes I create in her honor." - Mom
"We got snowcones together, and then asked my mom for money and ended up with double snowcones! It's one of those shared memories of Ava that we cherish, especially when we think of the memorial tributes honoring Ava Lee Crews." - Emma
"My favorite memory with Ava Lee Crews consists of several moments in Summer 2024. Ava taught me to say yes and to enjoy life to the fullest that summer and into the new year. I’ll be forever thankful for our late night drives, movie days, Dutch runs, tanning days, and of course, food runs. These shared memories of Ava are ones I will cherish forever. I love you endlessly, Ava Lee." - Brooklyn
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