My name is Carol Rowe. Our precious 17 yo daughter, Chelsea Michelle, went home to be with our Lord on April 26, 2008. She died as a result of a tragic motorcycle accident on which she was the passenger. She was just being given a ride around the block. Unfortunately, she didn't have mature enough judgement that would let her know that these people were not really her friends. Instead of telling us where they were going, we were pointed in the opposite direction. It took us two days to find their bodies. Apparently the driver was going too fast around a curve and didn't make it. They slammed into a tree and were killed instantly. If she had lived any time at all, the district attorney could have pressed charges against the supposed friends who kept us from finding her for two days. I talked with the police and our attorney about pressing charges and that is the answer we were given. Chelsea was not drinking or taking drugs. She was not that kind of girl.
Because of her massive injuries, we were unable to view her body, but we asked her cousins to put together a collage of pictures. We had other pictures sitting around also. Chelsea was very active in Beauty Pageants and did very well. It helped give her confidence in her carraige and talking to people. She was able to speak in public without problems. We are very proud of her accomplishments. She was also very active in volunteer work. Her favorite charity was working with an agency who helped abused and neglected children.
At her visitation and funeral, there were so many people in attendance people were parking in the cemetery. The funeral home said that was the largest attendance they had ever had.
Chelsea and I were very close, we did so many things together. My heart is truly broken. The only way I have been able to make it through this nightmare is through the prayers of countless individuals and the strong medication I take twice daily. My husband has been suffering also, but he has two jobs that have kept him busy and I am at home most of the time due to disabling illnesses. We go on because we wake up everyday. I try to help others who have come to this journey after me.
We live in Alabama. Chelsea's website is
http://chelsea-rowe.last-memories.com/