April Morton

April took the opportunity to explore her great-grandmother's heritage by visiting Lithuania the year she worked in Switzerland. She brought back pictures, brochures, and memorabilia to share with Grandpa. We were all amazed at the resemblance that April had with the Lithuanians in her pictures April did share some features with Dad, but these p...more

When I arrived in Knoxville in 2017, April opened her heart to me and welcomed me into her friendship circle, making Knoxville feel like home. We had many hiking adventures and made fantastic memories together. During April's visit to Sheffield we had a weekend hiking in the Peak District and a few wet days in the Lake District (I will add some p...more

April was a rare, genuinely wonderful person who brought enthusiasm and passion to everything she did. I am lucky to have known her and love her immensely.

I will miss seeing you.

Peace and love to you.

I will miss you very much, but I have faith that such a warm and loving person rests in a warm and loving place.

Too young, so sad

April, thank you for being a wonderful co-worker and friend these last 5 years. I will never forget your enthusiasm to be involved in all of our crazy projects, nor will I forget the smile you always had on your face. I will miss you dearly. Lauryn

You will be missed my friend

I Lost one of the most incredible people I’ve ever had the pleasure of calling my friend. April inspired me to be better, made me laugh constantly, and always made anyone you came in contact with feel loved and understood. She will be so dearly missed! I can’t believe we won’t be able to experience this life together anymore 💔

A kind soul and a friend. You will be dearly missed April, and you are gone from us far too soon.

I will miss your smile on the river, April.

Much love and prayers to you all.

Fly high angel. I enjoyed meeting you at Muddy Rivers Festival 2019. You made everyone around you happy. I’m in total shock that you’re gone. Rest easy. - Philip

You never met a stranger and you made everyone in your presence feel most welcomed... The world isn't as bright without you in it... God was in need of an exceptional, beautiful angel and that's exactly what he got with you... R. I. P. April... Paddle on... 🌹

Rest in Peace too young to leave this world it was always great to kayak with you

April will be missed. She was a talented, brilliant young woman. I was lucky to have met her via kayaking ..

You will be forever missed and we feel privileged to have watched you grow up into such a beautiful and accomplished young woman. We always looked forward to your trips to California, especially Christmas Eve, knowing laughter would be involved. Your stories of living and traveling in Europe still bring a smile to our faces. The first time you t...more

I met April about five years ago, and we’ve been friends since. She was a kind and lovely person. I wouldn’t say I was close friends with April, probably because I didn’t see her more than every few months in the last couple years. So I am surprised how hard this loss is hitting me. I think it’s because when someone is kind and thoughtful and atten...more

"Let the beauty of what you love be what you do." -Rumi

You're one of the very best. You left this world better than you found it. You touched so many people with your gentle and happy ways, your many friends, family and loved ones, and the many young people you tutored and mentored. I truly mean it when I say the world's loss is immeasurable. You'll be deeply missed x

You will be deeply missed. We love you. Jared and Jessica Call

What a beautiful sweet soul. You will be missed.

You brightened every trip with your smiles and laughter. Your friendship will be missed.

I was privileged to spend the time I did with you on holidays and many joyful family gatherings of which your warm, kind presence made even more joyous. You will sincerely be missed.

I am so sorry for your loss. April will be missed by all. Such a sweet, smart, and kind person. She was always positive and looking forward to learning, working, and having fun. I will remember her smile and long hair which she loved to curl.

Most Beautiful Angel ♥️ There are no words to describe how much you will be missed. But we all take comfort in knowing that we will see you again one day.

Beautiful lady with beautiful mind!

We are truly sorry for the tragic loss of April. We will always miss and remember her. She was a beautiful person. Our deepest condolences. Bill and Carolyn Myrter

I did not know you, but was at the river that day. I am forever touched by your soul and the outpouring of love that surrounds you! Fly high bright being!!! 🙏❤️

You left the Earth so soon, but you are now an angel up there in the sky.... You will be remembered for your kindness and compassion. RIP April!

We all loved you April. You left us too soon but you touched us all in the short time we knew you.

I went to the University of Tennessee for my masters program. Although I was only in TN for about 2 years, April welcomed me with open arms. I was inspired, awed, and honestly sometimes jealous of April. She was so beautifully stunning inside and out, compassionate beyond compare to those she loved, and adventurous across all areas of her life. Apr...more

A beautiful soul gone to soon. You will be missed.

April Morton, came with two friends from CA to spend the weekend with me in Nashville TN and go downtown on Broadway to see the sights! Even though April and her friends were much younger than me we had non-stop conversations about life, work and relationships! April, had this way of being present as a woman of spirit, intelligence and timele...more

To my beautiful, sweet, brave cousin April. The invisible thread of love will always connect us. Until I see you again, you will stay in my heart. With love,

Fly high my friend. You will truly be missed.

Thank you for being you. I love you with all of my heart and will always miss you , sweet april.

"How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard" April - you have truly made it hard, because you are the most amazing sister. Goodbye. I miss you. I love you.

April, you are a shining star, Angel on the Water, you touched so many lives. I grieve for the passing of this beautiful woman. April and I met last summer I Colorado, kayaking in May. She was enthusiastic, cautious, Present and incredibly delightful to paddle with that spring day. I looked forward to future paddles in TN. Taken from this world too...more