Let us check out who the TikTok star and their mom were killed recently in a car accident in detail in this article.
Tragic news has struck the TikTok community as popular influencer Brittany Joy, widely known as ThatGirlBritneyJoy, along with her mother, Sherie Smith, lost their lives in a devastating car crash. The incident occurred in Houston, Texas, when the pair were en route to a Juneteenth celebration after leaving Britney’s sister Tiffany Cofield’s residence.
Heartbroken, Tiffany, who stumbled upon the accident while returning home, shared her grief in an interview with ABC 13. She expressed her profound sorrow, stating, “It looked like her car, and everybody confirmed that a mom and daughter had passed away. I knew they had just left, so I knew the only mom and daughter it could be were my mom and sister.”
Houston police reported that Joy was driving at the time of the collision, which involved a truck that struck their vehicle. Authorities are currently investigating the incident, and no charges have been filed thus far.
In her poignant interview, Tiffany emphasized that her mother and sister were not defined by this tragedy but by the vibrant lives they lived. “There will never be a time when I won’t miss my mother and my sister. They were my best friends. They were everything,” Tiffany revealed, showcasing the profound bond they shared.
Joy, recognized by her online moniker @ThatGirlBritneyJoy, had amassed an impressive following of over 461,000 TikTok fans. Under the name Britney Joy, she delighted her audience with videos showcasing her shopping hauls and daily routines.
In the wake of this devastating loss, Tiffany launched a GoFundMe page on June 20 to gather funds for the burial and memorial services. The campaign has garnered an outpouring of support, with donations totaling $74,961, nearing its $100,000 goal.
In the heartfelt description accompanying the GoFundMe page, Tiffany commended her sister’s influence on social media. She wrote, “My mom and sister were tragically taken away from us way too soon in an accident involving a reckless driver in Houston. This happened just as my sister, beloved TikToker Britney Joy, was starting to gain fame with her relatable 9-5 videos that resonated with people. Everyone connected with her stories and the characters she portrayed.”
Through the funds raised, Tiffany hopes to honor her mother and sister’s memory and celebrate the joy they brought into the world. She concluded, “This sudden and unimaginable loss has left me without my best friends.”
As the TikTok community mourns the loss of ThatGirlBritneyJoy, they remember not only the tragic circumstances surrounding her passing but also the positive impact she made and the inspiring lives she and her mother led.
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