Birth date: Sep 28, 1997 Death date: Apr 12, 2021
Makayla “Kaley” Arielle Backe, 23, of Winchester, VA died Monday, April 12, 2021 at Winchester Medical Center. She was born September 28, 1997 in Culpeper to John and April Backe. Kaley was an artistic, kind, gentle, loving soul Read Obituary
My heart is broken. Kaley was such a bright spot in my day, each and every day. She always had a story to share, whether it was crazy, sad or funny. What a hole to be fulled in so many lives. Peace to you all.
Jayne Penn Hollar
My condolences & prayer's to April and the family.
P.S. I made a contribution to CCAP in Makayla's memory. I thought she would like that. Brenda Amdal
To Makayla's Family and Friends: I had the priviiege of living with Makayla at the Apple Blossom Oxford House. She had a beautiful smile and soul. We would sit on the front porch and she would tell me stories about her work at the nursing home. It could both infuriate (lack of enough staff) and delight her all in the same day. She was very dedicated in her commitment to do a good job caring for her patients. We also volunteered together at CCAP. Being giving and helpful brought her to life. I know I and the ladies at the clothing house will miss her. I too lost my son to addiction so I know that special anger and pain of a losing a child. We can't live in the why's. Sometimes there are just no answers that make sense. I remember a conversation I was having with another volunteer at CCAP about heaven. I was worried about would there be a library. She said "If you need it to be happy it'll be there. So I like to think when I get there I'm gonna find Makayla in the arts and crafts dept. because that was one thing that brought her sheer joy. She will be missed by all who knew her. Take Care everyone. Love Brenda J. Amdal
It has been a while since I have seen Kaley. But I will always remember our times when we rode the bus together. Kaley, you will be greatly missed. Shine bright sweet angel!
Makayla I’ll never forget you. I will miss you 😪 dearly. You were a true Friend and I thank god for allowing you to be apart of my life. Watch over me my dear friend
So very sorry for your loss. The family is in our thoughts and prayers.
CJ & Chrissy
Kaley... a beautiful soul, a beautiful young lady, a daughter, a granddaughter, a sister and a friend to many, you will be missed. You were a shining light. As your family and friends grieve, look over them, shine bright. Especially when they look to the sky at night. Many will weep and many will cry but this is only a temporary goodbye. Rest In Peace baby girl, we’ll see you again one day. 😘💔
