The community is grieving the heartbreaking loss of 15-year-old Aleia Kuhn, who passed away unexpectedly during a youth event at Philippi Baptist Church on June 18, 2025—just days before her 16th birthday. Her sudden passing has left family, friends, and classmates devastated, with social media overflowing with tributes celebrating her joyful spirit and kind heart.

Aleia’s mother, Amanda Schroeder-Kuhn, shared an emotional tribute online, calling Aleia her “sweetest baby girl” and “forever angel.” She asked for prayers for their family—Aleia’s father, Christopher, and her brothers, Corben and Colter—describing Aleia as her “backbone and heart” and expressing the deep, unimaginable pain of losing someone so loved.

Her father, Christopher Kuhn, remembered Aleia as a “beautiful, sweet, God-fearing daughter” whose faith never wavered. His tribute was filled with both sorrow and hope, holding onto the promise of being reunited with her one day.

Though her life was far too short, Aleia made a lasting impact. Whether in the classroom or on the volleyball court, she was known for her warmth, her laughter, and her unwavering faith. Her memory lives on in the hearts of those she touched—and in the belief that she’s now at peace, smiling down from Heaven.