SIUE Mourns Loss of CAS Student Courtney Littell
The SIUE community is mourning the loss of Courtney Littell, of Bloomington, who died Wednesday, Nov. 22 as a result of injuries from an automobile accident. She was 22.
A Bloomington native, Littell was a senior in SIUE’s College of Arts and Sciences, was well-known within the English department and applied her talents in the theater department. She was active in English Language & Literature Association (ELLA), ROTC, D&D club and Gay Straight Alliance (GSA).
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Courtney Littell’s family and friends as they face this tragedy,” said SIUE Chancellor Randy Pembrook. “It is heartbreaking to lose someone so special. She truly will be missed by all of those who knew her at SIUE.”
Visitation is Wednesday Nov. 29 from 4-7 p.m. at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home in Bloomington. A Celebration of Life service follows immediately.
The family is asking that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Courtney’s name to the A’s Humane Society, 4530 North Alby St., Godfrey, IL 62035.
A complete obituary is available in The Pantagraph.
Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements.
Counseling services are available to students by calling 650-2842 or visiting the Counseling Health Services Office in the Student Success Center lower level adjacent to the Morris University Center.
