Tarrant County District Clerk Tom Wilder sent an email to his staff regarding Gerred's death, describing her as "a beacon of light with her energetic personality.” Gerred's family launched a GoFundMe page to help with Gerred's funeral costs and expense for her daughter. Late Friday afternoon, district officials with the Boyd Independent School District confirmed Vardy was the husband of district superintendent Dr. Vardy. "Dr. Tamara Vardy and her family greatly appreciate the outpouring of love and support you are giving them during this difficult time," a statement from the district read in part. "Mr. Vardy loves his family very much and is so proud of his wife and two boys. Most recently he became a part of the Boyd ISD family. You would find him at Cross Country meets riding the mule, attending One Act Play performances, and cheering from the sidelines and stands for football, basketball, and baseball."