Pineville, LA (3/20/2023) – An unimaginable tragedy struck the Pineville community and a local family when a house fire took the lives of a teen and her uncle. According to the Louisiana State Fire Marshal, the teen and her 54-year-old disabled uncle succumbed to injuries sustained after the fire occurred.
On Monday evening, the family told UrbanCast the teen’s name was Serenity Sullivan, and her Uncle’s name was Booker T. Gray, who was disabled. Serenity, a 10th grader at Pineville High School, played the violin. Serenity’s Mom said her smile could brighten your entire day.
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Just before 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, the Pineville Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire in the 500 block of Grant Street.
The Pineville High School released this statement to UrbanCast:
On behalf of the entire Pineville High School faculty, family, and student body, we were completely devastated by the Friday night tragedy! Our deepest sympathy goes out to the loved ones and the family of Serenity Sullivan. Serenity had a sweet, warm spirit. Her teachers describe her as a friendly, tender-hearted young lady who was growing more confident every day. One teacher said, “Once you got to know Serenity, she would let you into her life.” She greeted many friends with hugs and smiles.
Dr. Karl Carpenter, Principal of Pineville High School
Pineville High will surely miss Serenity and her sweet spirit.
Our eternal gratitude goes out to the counselors who assisted our students and the friends of Serenity in their time of need. We will persevere and honor the memory of our classmates and friend!
Services will be under the direction of
1800 Military Hwy
Pineville, LA 71360
Phone: 318-767-6115
Mr. Bernard Williams and Mr. Frank Bell Ill
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