Obituary of Makenzie Rae Harlin

Our beloved Makenzie Rae Harlin passed away in a tragic car accident on December 14, 2022. She was born on January 20, 2001 in Lexington KY. She is survived by her daughter Everlynn Ann Cormney and her daughter’s father Dalton Cormney. Her mother, Heather Elizabeth Harlin and her father, Bennie Harold Strunk, Jr. She is also survived by her siblings Briana (Chris) Early, Yasmine Gibbs, Brayden Hicks, Philip “Kaleb” Harlin, and Kinley Ann Marie Hughes. Her grandparents Carol Harlin, Bennie (Bonnie) Strunk, Rita Fuson. Her Aunts and Uncles, Brenda Botsford, Tommy (Ashlee) Harlin, Ron Strunk/Tiffany Carroll, Tabitha (Steven) Martin, Matt Strunk/Skyler Dunn, Heather (Brian) Jones. Her cousins, Jeron, Jayden, Jaylen, Cameron, Dylan, Bryson, Aubrey, Kynedee, Jace and Ellington. Her beloved dog Major an army of friends and several great uncles, aunts and cousins. As well as her summer family Jeff, Cindy, Kassy and Jaxon Sanders.

Kenzie graduated from Lafayette in December of 2020 from Lafayette High School. She was the light of all of our lives and she had a heart of gold. In her 21 years on earth, she never met a stranger and would move mountains for ones she loved. Anyone who met Kenzie would always say how caring, helpful and sweet she was. That they could just tell by looking into her eyes that she was an amazing person. Since her passing, several people have reached out to us saying that even though they only met her once or just a few times, that she was so sweet, caring and had such a kind soul. Her family, loved ones and friends were truly blessed to have her in their lives.

From the moment her sweet baby girl Evee Ann was born she loved her with every fiber of her being. She was such an amazing Mom. She was an amazing mother and was so honored to be Evee’s Mom. She loved taking Evee to the park, taking her on drives, cuddling with her, taking a million pictures of and with her and telling her all about her great Granddaddy.

We would like to give a very special thank you to Carrie Lafoe Adkins for stopping at the accident and staying with our sweet Angel holding her hand and praying for her as she passed.

In Lieu of flowers, we have set up a Go Fund me account to raise money for her daughter, Evee’s college fund. You can also make a donation at any Central Bank via check or taking it directly to any branch. The fund is Thomas F. Harlin for Everlynn Ann Cormney or by doing a kind gesture such as getting an Angel off the Angel tree or volunteering.

You are now free to fly to the moon and back or anywhere in between baby girl.

In lieu of flowers donations may be to Thomas F. Harlin of Evelyn Ann Cormney by mail to: Central Bank, 430 West Vine Street, Lexington, KY 40508 or in person to any Central Bank.