"She is so loved by everyone who knows her and could make absolutely anyone smile"
A friend
"She is such an amazing kindhearted person who deserves the world. It's so heartbreaking to see someone so incredible have their life cut so short."
A friend
"A truly special girl and an important part of Mother. We knew that by next summer, we'd be launching her into the fashion world at a higher level, but that doesn't get to happen now."
Mary Clarke: co-owner of Mother Model Management
“She is a wonderful student,” Thomas told KMOV. “She is the exact kid that every parent would want their kid to be.”
John Thomas: Assistant Principal at Webster Groves High School
“Kara’s an amazing athlete. She was an up-and-coming middle blocker. She was a great athlete, a great teammate and a great person. It’s a huge loss for the whole volleyball community.”
Jeff Ridgway: Webster Groves coach and club volleyball director