With profound loss her family reflects on what a kind heart Kayleigh possessed. She was the embodiment of generosity and giving, with a true volunteer spirit and fierce love and devotion to family and friends. Kayleigh approached her days thinking more of how she could bring joy to others, and less of herself. She demonstrated this with her extensive volunteer work, including volunteer construction, often aiding members of natural disasters.
If asked, she would say her family and her faith as one of Jehovah's Witnesses where the most important tenants of her life. She enjoyed spending time with her lively extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins and family friends, hosting and attending so many gatherings, many to cheer on her much-loved UT Longhorns and Houston, Texans, and to enjoy her favorite country music.
She is deeply mourned and survived by:
Her mother Rhonda Dahse, brother Zachary McLaren and wife Megan, sister Lindsey McLaren, grandfather Thomas Alford and wife Gale, aunt Mindy Ploss husband Ansel, aunt Elisha Brown and husband Matt, aunt Katie Charo and husband James. Also, her cousins Ashley Ensign and husband Colt with their children Grace and Roark, Erica Nicholson and husband Jesse and children Jack, Scarlett, Jett, and Barrett, Hannah and Aidan Alford, Heather Fernandez and husband Fernando and children Ari and Lukas, Garrett Ybarra and wife Victoria, Taylor Ezelle and husband Austin, Benjamin Brown and wife Natalie.
Memorial Services will be held 3:00pm Saturday February 21, 2026, in Livingston at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses at 160 Pinkard Road.
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James and Joyce Casn
Livingston, TX Sunday, February 15, 2026 Its with our deepest sympathies we express the loss of a beautiful young woman Kayleigh . Her smile and warmth for others is something we will remember. The last time I saw her although she was sick , she warmly made me feel loved . She had a great personality, one we all need to copy . Rhonda and Lindsay you are in our prayers and thoughts . You are not alone . We all love and support you .Carol Harris
Beaumont, TX Sunday, February 15, 2026 Kayleigh was a special sister-friend to many. Without a doubt she made me feel like a special friend to her. What an amazing gift to have and share so freely with all she knew. I will always remember her laugh, her smile, her loving friendship.Jennifer Wall
Livingston, TX Saturday, February 14, 2026 She truly had the sweetest heart and soul and served others so selfishly. I had the privilege of working with her at the office, and she brought such positive energy and a helping hand to everyone around her. Her kindness never went unnoticed. You will be deeply missed, sweet girl. Prayers listed to family and friends.Cindy Adkins
Angleton, TX Friday, February 13, 2026 Dear Rhonda, Zach and LindseyHow our hearts ache for you all. Kayleigh was such a delight and I'm so glad I was able to visit with her recently. She will be missed. How grateful we are that our Great God Jehovah will keep her in his bosom until time for her to hear our Savior, Jesus Christ's voice and she awaken to the prospect of eternal life. Death will be no more!