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Now, residents of Union and Essex counties are coming together to help her Newark family.
A GoFundMe has been organized to assist Syhriah's mother, Niyah as she deals with the sudden loss.
More than $26,300 had been raised as of Tuesday, March 28 on the campaign launched by Catherine Crowe.
"Syhriah was a strong, heroic, spirited angel," Crowe said "She was such a fighter."
The money will go to helping the family pay with funeral costs and allow Niyah to focus on her grief.
Crowe, who employed Niyah as a nanny, said the Juliens are beloved in both Union and Essex counties. Niyah has played a major role in raising many of the kids in the community.
"She was with us through the pandemic lockdown and homeschooling of kids - and her daughters Rhysiah and Syhriah came every day to our house for school," Crowe said. "We developed a strong bond with the family and remain tight friends."
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