Carrie Everett's Legacy: A Bold Life Cut Short

0:00Carrie Everett, the 2024 Miss North Carolina, passed away at just 22 from an aggressive stomach cancer. Diagnosed last July, she fought hard until Easter Sunday. Friends, family, and the pageant community are coming together this weekend to celebrate her life. Memorial Services kick off Saturday at 3.30pm, at World Victory Church in Greensboro, and everyone is invited to join in honoring her. Spirit. Even in the U.S., but with deep roots in Myberia, Everett dreamed of connecting with her extended family there. Her close friend, Michaela Young, Miss Orange County, 2026 remembers Everett's unbreakable light, even through treatment. She always put others first, using her crown to open doors for girls from immigrant families, helping them chase college dreams without crushing dead. Everett's selflessness extended to her final days, inspiring those around her to live boldly and serve. Young made trips to Seattle to be by her side, right up to the end. After the services, her parents will take her to Liberia for burial, fulfilling her wish

1:04to rest near family. Everett's story spotlights the rise of cancer in young folks, but her legacy pushes us all to make every moment count for others. You've been listening to Durham News today, AI-powered local news.