Georgia girl with cerebral palsy, 15, dies 'after suffering a stroke and irreversible brain damage due to Covid'

A teenager from Georgia has died after she suffered a stroke, leading to irreversible brain damage due to Covid, her family said.

Katelyn Bowling, who was 15, already had cerebral palsy, but after a bout of COVID-19, family members say she had stroke which severely affected her motor skills.

According to her aunt, Sonya Bowling, Katelyn died on Wednesday. 

In a short statement, Bremen City Schools, west of Atlanta, said they were 'deeply saddened' at learning of Katelyn's passing.

15-year-old Katelyn Bowling, from Georgia, passed away after experiencing a stroke that led to irreversible brain damage

Katelyn is pictured alongside her teacher Cassandra Mason and several other of her friends

A GoFundMe has been set up to help the family pay for medical expenses

'Please remember the Bowling family in your thoughts and prayers,' school officials.

Before Katelyn's death, a teacher urged people who knew the teen to pray for the girl.

'Anyone who knows me knows how much I've talked about this girl right here! She is the most incredible loving, sweet, sassy, and funniest girl I've have EVER known!', wrote Cassandra Mason.

'I love her with my whole entire heart. Please also pray for her parents who are just besides themselves at the moment', Mason added in a Facebook posting.

Katelyn Bowling, 15, died last Wednesday but was laid to rest during a ceremony on Sunday. She is pictured with her father, Eric Bowling

Katelyn is seen in various photos including several with her teacher Cassandra Mason

The family have now set up a GoFundMe after they had to miss work to care for Katelyn and is now struggling to make ends meet. 

On an obituary page set up for the girl, many left messages of condolence. 

'Goodbye sweet Katelyn. You made such an impact on so many in your short life. You will be missed by so many,' Deirdre Morris wrote.

'Every time I saw her she was had a smile on her face and every time I was sad I came and saw her and it made me feel better,' said Skyler Pate.

'This sweet girl was a huge light in this world. Her smile was so contagious. I remember working with her. Getting to see her everyday was such a joy. Until we meet again beautiful Katelyn,' added Felecia.