Terrell High School students and community members are coming together to aid a beloved THS staff member and her family after a Monday morning blaze destroyed their home.
The fire was discovered around 1 a.m. Monday and quickly engulfed the home of Lucy Hessel, who serves as the secretary for Terrell ISD’s athletic department.
“One of her sons was coming home from work and noticed the smoke,” said Abbie Craven, a family friend who is helping organize benefit efforts. “With the high winds, there was nothing they could do to save their home.”
According to Craven, Hessel and her two sons — ages 19 and 25 — attempted to salvage what they could, photo albums and family treasures, but for the most part were left with nothing.
“What we’re trying to do now is get them what they need to get them back on their feet,” Craven said.
According to Craven, an e-mail account, 4lucyh@gmail.com, has been established for people wanting to offer assistance. In addition, a benefit account is being established at American National Bank in Terrell.
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