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Candlelight vigil held for Paducah woman killed in shooting

UPDATE:
A large crowd surrounded the Wilson stage on the Paducah riverfront Wednesday evening for a candlelight vigil to mourn and remember Stephanie Stacy, who was killed in a shooting early Saturday morning.

Family and friends were joined by a number of Stacy's fellow workers in the service industry, as many local restaurants and bars closed for business to attend the vigil.

Funeral services for Stephanie Stacy will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday at Milner and Orr Funeral Home of Paducah. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until the service time.

Burial will follow at Maplelawn Park Cemetery.

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GoFundMe account continues to be open to benefit her children. As of Wednesday night, nearly 600 people have donated almost $43,000 .



ORIGINAL STORY:
A candlelight vigil is scheduled to honor the life of a woman killed in a Saturday morning shooting in Paducah.

The vigil will take place tonight at 6:30 at the Wilson stage at the foot of Broadway. Candles will be provided for those who attend.

Stephanie Stacey was killed in a shooting early Saturday morning while at work. A number of establishments have indicated they will close early on Wednesday so members of the service industry can honor Stacey.

A GoFundMe account has been set up to benefit her children. As of this morning, nearly 600 people have donated almost $43,000 .

Organizers indicated there would be other events to raise funds for the children and their needs.



(Image from video posted at KC's Bar and Grill Facebook page)
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