Amid mourning the tragic loss of a mother of seven, loved ones have rallied together to create a GoFundMe campaign to help support her family, and a tribute was posted by someone who knew her.
A community in Jacksonville is mourning the loss of Shantel Patrice Ennis, a beloved mother of seven kids, who lost her life following a tragic car accident on Riverside Avenue near the Acosta Bridge on May 25, 2025.
What began as an ordinary Sunday quickly unraveled into a heartbreaking tragedy for Ennis’ family. Just before noon, while traveling with her fiancé and their one-year-old child along Riverside Avenue, the 29-year-old’s life was cut short when their vehicle collided with a barrier. Though her partner and baby were rushed to the hospital and survived, Ennis did not.
The loss has sent shockwaves through those closest to her, many of whom are still struggling to comprehend the sudden void left behind.
Her fiancé, Michael Fulmore, who was behind the wheel, recounted waking up inside the wrecked vehicle — disoriented, battered, and facing a nightmare he couldn’t shake…