Kailyn E. Thola, 18

Kailyn E. Thola of Hamilton, Montana, passed away early in the morning on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, as a result of a tragic automobile accident near Tarkio, Montana.

She was born May 14, 1998, in Hamilton, Montana, to Mark and Laurena (Thuney) Thola. She was known as Kailyn by many, but her closest family referred to her as Bubbie, Sunshine and Tweetie. No matter what she was known as, her personality will live on in each of us.

Kailyn was known for her extreme love for the great outdoors, which included hunting, fishing, hiking and Life on the Edge Outdoor (Facebook). She also had a passion for drawing, astronomy, photography and a love for Australia.

Kailyn had a deep love for family. Her family will miss her infectious giggle, award-winning smile, big brown doe eyes and her deep dimples. She was happiest when she was with her Mom and Dad. However, she had a strong love for her friends as well as her dogs, Aussie and Smoky.

Kailyn is survived by her mother, Laurena Thuney, of Superior; father, Mark Thola, of Hamilton; grandfather, Gerald Thola, of Hamilton; brothers, Greg Langella, of Anaconda, and Jon Langella, of Missoula; grandmother, Georgia Clute, of Hamilton; uncles, David Thola, of Hamilton, Terry Thola, of Corvallis, Ron Thola, of Conrad, Wes Ewalt, of Hamilton; and aunts, Kaaren Wahlin, of Superior, and Nicole Roper, of Philipsburg.

Kailyn was preceded in death by her grandmother, Lorraine Thola; great-aunts, Shawna Cozza and Kris Smith; and great-uncle, Larry Thola.

The pallbearers were Terry Thola, David Thola, Ron Thola, Michael Thola, Kaaren Wahlin, Nicole Roper, Wes Ewalt and Jon Langella.

Services have been held.