On March 11, 2025, Christina Ebony Smith Felix, a 35-year-old African American woman, was fatally shot outside her daycare center, 5K Little Dreamerz Academy, in Jacksonville, Florida. Christina was a mother of five and the owner of the daycare. Her sudden death has left her family and community in mourning.
Christina's family has expressed frustration over the lack of answers regarding her death.
They reported that the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office questioned her husband but no arrests have been made. The family is seeking justice and closure.
A funeral service for Christina was held on March 25, 2025, at The Bethel Church in Jacksonville. Visitation took place the day before at the MIXON TOWN CHAPEL of Q. L. Douglas Funeral Home.
In the wake of her passing, a GoFundMe campaign was organized by Nickie Felix to support funeral expenses and provide for Christina's children. The fundraiser highlights Christina's loving nature and the profound impact she had on those around her.
As of now, the investigation into Christina's death remains open, with no suspects publicly identified. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office continues to seek information from the public to aid in solving the case.
