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Samantha Fielder: Tributes flow for 21yo killed in Nankin crash
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Tributes have poured in for a much-loved 21-year-old killed in a tragic car crash in Nankin earlier this month.
Samantha Fielder died when the Mazda she was travelling in collided with a Nissan Patrol on Emu Park Rd on August 3.
A GoFundMe page set up to help her family has already raised more than $10,000.
Sharing the 'devastating' loss of her daughter via the page, Lisa Pobjoy said Samantha was more than just a name – 'she was the light in every room, the laughter in our lives, and the soul of our family'.
Krystale McIntyre, Ms Fielder's sister-in-law, said the loss had 'absolutely shattered our family and everyone who knew her'. 'She was full of life, laughter, and love who touched so many in our community,' Ms McIntyre wrote on Facebook.
'We're reaching out to ask for your support in helping us raise funds for her funeral and memorial.
Samantha Fielder, 21, was killed in a car crash near Rockhampton.
'This is one of the hardest things we've ever faced, but the love of a community can make all the difference.
'Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.'
Meanwhile, the people who loved Ms Fielder left moving tributes on Facebook this week.
'Sammy, you are so loved,' Sah Milner said.
'I will forever miss you.
'Thinking of your mumma bear. Fly high darlin'.'
Kiera Meredith wrote: 'Our beautiful girl. Taken far too soon.'
Sheree Wol commented: 'Awww sweet Sammy. Love and condolences to all of her family and her many friends.
'So heartbreaking and tragic. A beautiful young life lost too soon but Samantha you will never be forgotten and always in our hearts.'
Samantha Fielder, 21, was killed in a car crash near Rockhampton.
Chris Matthews said he had grown up alongside Samantha at school and she was 'always so kind'.
Malinda Compton wrote: 'Fly high darling My condolences to the family'.
Denise Klippel Ross said she 'so sorry' Ms Fielder had been taken so soon.
Connor Swayn said he would miss her 'heaps'.
'Thank you for all the fun times,' he wrote.
'Spread your beautiful wings and shine pretty angel.'
Tazmin Mortimer said Ms Fielder was an 'amazing woman'.
'It was a pleasure to know you,' she wrote.
'Sending my love and condolences to your family.'
