Ms. Arabia Niles

My deepest sympathy to you. I am just seeing that this sweet girl that I met about 8 years ago lost her life. I remember telling her to not follow the crowd and to be her own person! Bless you Valerie!

Our deepest condolences to the family. Rainey and my daughter Molly played soccer for many years together and Rainey was always a sweet young lady. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Roger, April & Molly Blackburn

Rainey was a beautiful, authentic soul whom I had the joy of working with for the last 6 weeks. She is sorely missed. The impact she had in her short time here will not soon be forgotten. I am praying for your family in the incredibly difficult time. Andrew Browder, WCU Sports Medicine

I would like to send my love, prayers, and condolences to the family of Arabia "Rainey" Niles. She was a beautiful and awesome young lady. I am honored to have had her in my Biology class and to have had her presence grace the STEM Girls Advancing program. She will truly be missed! -Ms. Wilson, Science Educator

Our heartfelt condolences are with you and your family in our prayers. Stephen and Lisa Richardson family.

Our deepest condolences to the family. James & Janet Craigg

May God lift and keep you in arms of comfort during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers - Beth Meeks Ammons

You were smart and respectful. I always enjoyed talking to you. I'm going to miss you much. Ms Deb

Love and prayers to each and every one of you in this difficult time of sorrow. -Rev. Avery Brown and the congregation of Little Savannah Baptist Church, Sylva, NC

Sending condolences and prayers to the family of Rainey. Those in the college, the Whee Teach community, and the middle grades program are heartbroken by this terrible loss. Kim Winter, Dean of the College of Education and Allied Professions, Western Carolina University

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. I remember all the stories we would tell of our children. She is taken from us far too soon. Wendy Parnell

My deepest condolences, remembering all our children stories we shared.

Cheryl Orr

So sorry to hear about this young life ending.Prayers for her Family and all who knew Her.

My deepest condolences to the friends and family of this young woman. Lisa

I did not know this young lady that attended WCU. My thoughts and prayers go out to this family as the week unfolds and in the upcoming days ahead. Sharron Crain WCU College of Business

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.