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Lillian Smart’s Legacy of Joy and Community | Lake Charles News
A bright, joyful eight-year-old from Ruston, Louisiana, Lillian Smart, tragically lost her battle with a rare brain infection caused by the amoeba Naegleria fowleri—likely contracted while swimming in Lake Claiborne. In just six days after hospital admission, her community rallied with love, launching a birthday fundraiser and a powerful Facebook page that became a beacon of support and prayer. Known for her radiant spirit, Lillian touched countless lives with her infectious smile. Despite heroic efforts, the severity of her brain injuries proved insurmountable. Her passing is a devastating…
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