Aliyah Gabrielle Nelson, an 11-year-old girl from Gastonia, North Carolina, passed away on September 17, 2014. Born on July 3, 2003, Aliyah was a native of Gaston County and a student at Holbrook Middle School in Lowell. She was the daughter of Curtis Von Nelson and Cheryl DeMarques.
Aliyah's death was a tragic event that deeply affected her family and community.
Despite extensive searches, there is no publicly available information indicating that her death was the result of a murder or that there were any arrests, suspects, litigations, or investigations related to her passing. The available sources primarily focus on her obituary and memorial services, reflecting the community's grief and support for her family.
Aliyah is remembered fondly by her parents, sister Israel Nelson, and extended family members, including her grandmother Marla Whelchel and several aunts and uncles. The community held a memorial service on September 22, 2014, at Bethlehem Church in Gastonia, where friends and family gathered to honor her memory.
In lieu of flowers, the family requested that memorials be made to the Gaston Humane Society, reflecting Aliyah's love for animals. The outpouring of support from the community highlights the impact Aliyah had on those around her, despite her young age.
