By Colleen Hogan
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 4:27 p.m.
Read more: Local, Community, Elizabeth Olten
JEFFERSON CITY -- The Capital City came together Wednesday to say goodbye to little Elizabeth Olten. Olten was remembered by family and friends at a funeral service at the Concord Baptist Church.
Afterwards her pink casket was carried by a horse drawn hearse to a nearby cemetary for burial.
It was a goodbye that came too soon for the hundreds of family, friends and even those who didn't even know little Elizabeth.
She's remembered as a little girl who loved Hannah Montana and Taylor Swift, dressing up her animals and baking cookies with her mom.
Jefferson City resident Linda Crawley was one of the dozens who stood near the cemetary's entrance to pay her respects to the family.
"My heart breaks for them and I just feel any kind of support shown to them is very important,” said Crawley. “They need their community around them and to support them in their time of need."
Mekeda Rosenberg also did not know the family, but felt compelled to drive in from California, Mo to attend.
"I just come out here to show my support,” said Rosenberg. “I got a four year old niece and I know if this were to happen to her I'd want the whole world to be here and grieve with the family."
As the crowd prayed, some hugged and held each other in disbelief that their little girl won't be coming home again.
After the graveside service, pink balloons floated up into the sky, a fitting goodbye for a girl who everyone says has a special place in heaven.
*While the funeral was private, KRCG had permission from the Olten family to be present at the graveside service.
