A Mobile family is mourning the loss of their 4-year-old daughter who passed away this past weekend from complications from the flu.

Anna Kate Wilkerson passed away Saturday, February 1. Wilkerson was a K3 student at UMS-Wright Preparatory School.

Wilkerson’s father. Kevin, made a public statement mourning the loss of his daughter. He confirmed within the statement that she was diagnosed with the flu and died from complications of the illness. He also thanked the Mobile community for their support towards his family at this time.

The death of Wilkerson comes two weeks after Mobile County deputy Tim Anderson was hospitalized in critical condition from complications from the flu. According to Anderson’s wife, he did not get a flu vaccination this year.

A GoFundMe page was created for the Wilkerson family for any future expenses they may have. Anna Kate Wilkerson’s funeral will be held Sunday, February 9 at Christ United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. CST.