It breaks our hearts to share this update, 6-year-old Gracelyn, who was reported missing, has been found deceased, Please keep her family in your prayers

It is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic news about six-year-old Gracelyn Vick, whose disappearance on a quiet Sunday afternoon has ended in sorrow. Gracelyn, a vibrant little girl from Saucier, Mississippi, was reported missing after she stepped outside to play and never returned. The moment her family realized she was gone, a desperate search began, drawing together local law enforcement, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office, and concerned members of the community. Volunteers combed the area with urgency and hope. Sadly, later that same day, Gracelyn’s body was discovered near her home.

The discovery sent shockwaves through the community and beyond, as prayers quickly turned to mourning. Authorities are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding her death. At this time, no arrests have been made, and officials have not confirmed whether foul play was involved. An autopsy has been scheduled to determine her exact cause of death, and the investigation remains ongoing.

The weight of this tragedy is almost too much to bear for Gracelyn’s mother, Vicky Lynn Hutcherson, who has now endured the unimaginable loss of three children. In 2021, she lost her 18-year-old son. Then, just a year ago in 2024, her 13-year-old stepdaughter died in a devastating car accident. Now, with the loss of little Gracelyn, the pain she carries is beyond words.

The local community has responded with an outpouring of compassion and support. Friends, neighbors, and even strangers have rallied around the grieving family, offering meals, donations, and most importantly, their presence in a time of profound heartache. Vigils are being held in Gracelyn’s memory, with candles lit and prayers whispered for a child whose life ended far too soon.

Gracelyn was remembered by those who knew her as a joyful, curious child with a contagious smile. She loved playing outside, chasing butterflies, and coloring with her siblings. She had just started learning to ride a bike and was looking forward to her first day of first grade. Her dreams were just beginning to take shape.

In the wake of her passing, many have taken to social media to express their sorrow and anger, calling for answers and justice. The pain of a community is visible in every post, every shared photo, every plea to protect our children better.

As the investigation continues, Gracelyn’s story serves as a heartbreaking reminder of how quickly life can change, and how precious and fragile our children are. For her mother, this is a loss that words cannot ease. For her siblings, it’s a silence that will echo through the rest of their lives.

May Gracelyn Vick’s memory be a blessing, and may her story inspire greater vigilance, compassion, and unity in protecting the innocence of childhood. Please keep the Vick family in your thoughts and prayers during this deeply painful time.