Mother, Daughter Killed in Oklahoma Tornado

0:00On this March 6th in Birmingham, here's what is making headlines. A powerful storm system tore through Western Oklahoma late Thursday night, claiming the lives of a mother and her teenage daughter inside their van. Jody Owens and her seventh-grade daughter Lexi were caught in a tornado near Fairview, according to the major county sheriff's office. Family members shared that Jody was on the phone urging her other kids to take shelter when the twister hit. She was mom to age children and four grandchildren, worked as a substitute teacher, and stayed very involved in the local school and community. Love ones remember Jody is selfless, always helping at PTA events, cheering Lexi at band practice on the drums, and active at church. A GoFundMe is raising funds for funeral costs, and Governor Kevin Stitts think condolences on social media early Friday. The National Weather Service confirmed at least four tornadoes touched down mainly in Grant and Alfaupa counties, with large hail and strong winds, causing widespread damage. Storm chasers also wrecked their vehicles during the overnight chaos in northwest Oklahoma.

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