Texas family mourns 'shining light' 8-year-old daughter confirmed dead in Camp Mystic flood disaster

The parents of -year-old Kellyanne Elizabeth Lytal certified to Fox News Digital Friday that Texas Rangers identified her as one of the Camp Mystic girls killed in the Texas Hill Country floods The Lytal family described Kellyanne who went missing on the Fourth of July as a shining light in this world She was kind fearless silly compassionate and a loving friend to everyone the family wrote in a report to Fox News Digital TEXAS FLOOD SURVIVORS SHARE HARROWING STORIES SEARCH CONTINUES FOR THOSE STILL MISSINGThey added she concluded deeply in Jesus noting they rejoice in the comfort of knowing she is in Heaven with our Lord and Savior Camp Mystic an all-girls private Christian retreat revealed girls missing after the Guadalupe River flooded and waters rushed through the campground They are all presumed dead and first responders continue to search for remains NASA SENDS SPECIALIZED AIRCRAFT INNOVATION TO AID TEXAS FLOOD SEARCH AND RECOVERY OPERATIONS Even though she was taken from us way too early we thank God for the eight magical years we got to share with her the Lytals wrote Our family wants to thank everyone for their prayers and endorsement during this hard time We are forever grateful for the men and women who are assisting in the Search and Rescue efforts At least people died in the floods and at least people remain missing according to representatives 'WALL OF WATER' TEXAN RECOUNTS CATASTROPHIC MIDNIGHT FLOOD SURGE THAT SWEPT AWAY GIRLS AT CAMP MYSTICIn Kellyanne's honor the family established the Kellyanne Elizabeth Lytal Memorial Foundation to give to charitable causes that were dear to her heart The fund is part of the Greater Houston Population Foundation a tax-exempt organization The Lytal family petitioned for continued prayers for all the families affected by the tragedy