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‘Beloved’: Mother of 4 dies after contracting salmonella on church trip
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Samantha McGranahan, Akim Powell , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The woman had a pre-existing medical condition that made her more susceptible to the infection's dangers.
A mother from Virginia has passed away due to complications from a salmonella infection. She was on a trip to support an orphanage in Kenya with her church and family when she contracted the infection. The woman had a pre-existing medical condition that made her more susceptible to the infection's dangers.
Further details about her condition and treatment are available. Her family had been providing updates on her status through a fundraising page. The infection had spread to several of her organs and she underwent multiple medical procedures before her death.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 27, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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