ARAB, Ala. — UPDATE:
2-year-old Violet Satterfield has passed away after being pulled from a swimming pool.
On Monday night, Violet's mother, shared the news on Facebook. She wrote, “We only had two years with you, but they were filled with the happiest moments of my life. I will carry you with me in my veins until the day I see you again, my love … Wear purple for my baby while we celebrate her short life. Daddy and I love you so much, Violet. Until we meet again.”
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2-year-old Violet Satterfield was airlifted to the hospital on July 1 after officials responded to a possible drowning near Almond Drive off Old Guntersville Road. According to the Arab Fire Department, they received the call around 7 p.m. and arrived at the scene along with Arab Police, Marshall Health Systems Ambulance, and Four-C Volunteer Fire Department.
Shortly after their arrival, the Violet was transported by ambulance to Marshall Medical Center North and was airlifted to Children’s of Birmingham for treatment.
According to her mother's social media post, Violet has been stabilized and placed in hypothermic sleep to aid in healing her brain. As of Thursday morning, her mother reported minimal improvement. However, she noted that there's been a reduction in swelling in Violet’s hands, feet, and face due to massages of her extremities.
In Arab, Liberty Church hosted a vigil for 2-year-old Violet Satterfield on July 2. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support Violet's medical expenses.