The Colorado Springs community is mourning the heartbreaking death of 13-year-old Annabelle Hollon, whose sudden death has left family members, friends, classmates, and loved ones devastated beyond words. News that Annabelle had died on Monday, May 11, just one day after Mother’s Day, has shaken the community as tributes, prayers, and messages of support continue pouring in for the Hollon family during an unimaginable time of grief.
Annabelle’s mother, Candace Hollon, a well-known Colorado Springs realtor, shared the devastating news publicly, describing her daughter as not only her child, but also her very best friend.
“On Monday night, the day after Mother’s Day, we lost Annabelle,” Candace wrote. “My best friend. Our oldest baby girl. At 13 years old.”
Those closest to Annabelle describe her as a beautiful soul whose presence brought light, love, and warmth to everyone around her. Friends and family members say she had a caring spirit, a bright personality, and a way of making people feel valued and loved. Her death has left an enormous void in the lives of those who knew her, especially within her family, where she was deeply cherished.
The grief surrounding Annabelle Hollon’s death has resonated throughout Colorado Springs, where community members have rallied around the family in extraordinary ways. In the days following the tragedy, loved ones organized support efforts to help ease the overwhelming emotional and financial burdens now facing the Hollon family. A GoFundMe fundraiser was created to assist with funeral expenses and family travel costs, while a Give In Kind meal train has allowed friends, neighbors, and supporters to provide meals, gift cards, and daily assistance during this heartbreaking period.
Candace Hollon expressed deep gratitude for the overwhelming support surrounding her family since Annabelle died. Friends reportedly stepped in immediately — remaining beside the family, covering work responsibilities, traveling from out of state, and helping shoulder responsibilities during the earliest and most painful moments of grief.
“We feel so loved and supported,” Candace shared. “I am so incredibly grateful for the outpouring of love from family and close friends.”
In one of the most emotional portions of her message, Candace described the unimaginable pain of losing a child and the shock that continues to surround the tragedy.
“I genuinely do not have words to express the pain we are feeling,” she wrote. “Losing a child puts you in the worst club to be a part of. I am in such shock and disbelief. I just want my baby girl back.”
She also asked for continued prayers for Annabelle’s siblings, particularly her brother Xander, whose trauma and grief have deeply affected those close to the family.
“Please pray for Xander,” Candace wrote. “Finding your sister in that state has to be absolutely gut wrenching. My poor babies… all of them.”
As the Colorado Springs community continues mourning Annabelle Hollon’s death, many have reflected on how quickly life can change and how deeply tragedy can affect an entire family. What began as a Mother’s Day celebration became a nightmare no parent should ever have to endure only hours later.
Friends, neighbors, coworkers, and loved ones continue standing beside the Hollon family as they navigate overwhelming grief, funeral preparations, and the painful reality of life after Annabelle’s death. The support being shown reflects not only the love people had for Annabelle, but also the compassion being extended to a family facing unimaginable heartbreak.
Funeral and memorial services for Annabelle Hollon are scheduled to take place Saturday at 3:00 p.m. at Shrine of Remembrance in Colorado Springs.
Annabelle Hollon will be remembered for the love she gave, the joy she brought to others, and the beautiful spirit that touched so many lives in her 13 years.
She will be forever loved, deeply missed, and never forgotten.
