Heartbreak in Campbellsville: Beloved Teen Zoey Keith Passes Away, Remembered as a Joyful Spirit, Faithful Soul, and Her Mother’s “Tinkerbell”

CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY — June 16, 2025 —A wave of grief has swept through Campbellsville and beyond following the tragic and untimely passing of Zoey Keith, a bright, loving, and unforgettable young woman whose life touched so many in her school, workplace, and community. As heartfelt tributes continue to pour in from teachers, friends, mentors, and family, one message resonates louder than all others: Zoey was deeply loved, and her absence leaves an unfillable void.

For those who knew her, Zoey was more than a student — she was a burst of light in the room, a constant source of laughter, conversation, and compassion. From the weight room where she brought joy and energy to the school halls where she was always asking questions and sharing stories of faith and personal growth, Zoey left a lasting impact on everyone she encountered.

One of her mentors, who formed a deep personal bond with Zoey, recalled her with immense affection:
“You were my student, my friend, my laughter — you brought so much JOY and dancing to the weight room. Always telling me you only wanted to do legs and butt, never arms like mine,” they said through tears and laughter. “You would crash on my couch after school and work, drooling in your sleep — I count it all as a blessing.”

That mentor watched Zoey blossom spiritually, too, noting her renewed connection to faith, her return to church, and her openness in sharing what God was doing in her life. “You opened your heart to me, and I prayed over you,” they wrote. “You challenged me, stretched my faith. I will miss our rambling chit-chat more than you could ever know.”

But perhaps the most heartbreaking tribute of all came from her mother, whose raw words capture the devastating pain of a mother’s loss.

“From Campbellsville, Kentucky — My sweet baby girl, I’m shattered and don’t know what to do. I’m at a loss for words. My poor baby… I’m lost without you. I just want to hold you and hear your beautiful voice again,” her grieving mother wrote in a public message. “God, please keep my baby safe. And Daddy, please watch over her until I can get there. I love you beyond words and miss you so very much, my sweet Tinkerbell. ‘Til we meet again, Zoey Keith — Momma loves you so very much.”

Zoey’s light wasn’t just known in the classroom or in her family’s heart — she was also a hardworking and determined young woman. She juggled a full school schedule while working long hours, first at Walmart, where many classmates lit up when they saw her, and later at Sonic, where she embraced a new chapter with hope.

“She was going through so much but kept going,” her mentor shared. “We just spoke recently — she was doing better, she was hopeful. She was growing.”

In a world that often moves too fast, Zoey was someone who made you slow down — to talk, to laugh, to cry, to think. She was a beautiful soul who reminded others of the power of connection, the importance of faith, and the need to cherish every single moment.

As Campbellsville mourns, her memory will forever live on in the hearts of her family, classmates, mentors, co-workers, and the many lives she touched with her kindness, energy, and unshakable spirit.

Rest in peace, dear Zoey Keith. Your mama’s sweet Tinkerbell. You will never be forgotten.