The Fayette County community and several churches came together on Friday for a special candlelight prayer service in honor of 9-year-old Renesmay Eutsey.

Franklin Memorial Methodist Church in Dunbar overflowed with people mourning the loss of a little girl tragically taken from the world. People brought stuffed animals and flowers, which now line the church's sanctuary.

"Today is hitting harder she's gone," said Christina Benedetto, the biological mother of Renesmay Eutsey. 

"This precious little child, whose laughter should be echoing down the hillside in our town tonight, was taken from us in a horrifically unimaginable way," one pastor said.

Renesmay Eutsey was found dead in a tote along the shore of the Youghiogheny River on Thursday morning after first being reported missing Wednesday afternoon. Kourtney Eutsey and Sarah Shipley have been charged in connection with the girl's death.

Benedetto said her daughter was as bright as the sun.

"She could light up a room with her laugh. She was beautiful inside and out. And most importantly, she was our baby girl," she said.

Franklin Memorial Methodist's Reverend Samantha Corbin and pastors from other churches organized the candlelight prayer service on Friday night, and the community came out to show support for the girl's family.

"I hope that they know they're not alone, that the community of Dunbar, especially the churches of Dunbar, are here for them in whatever way that they need," said Rev. Corbin.

People prayed with candles in hand and faces full of grief. They're sharing heartbreak while fighting for justice for Renesmay Eutsey. The family said the amount of support they're receiving is overwhelming.

"We just want to thank everybody who showed up today. She would have really loved it, and right now we just want justice. She deserves it," Benedetto said. "I will not stop until my baby gets full justice, until her name is the only name that they remember. They will see her face, and they will rot in jail for what they did."

Fayette County District Attorney Mike Aubele was on hand to mourn with the Dunbar community.

"Any moment I can just to think about Renesmay and mourn for her, I can. But if I don't do my job, if I don't focus on this, then I'm not doing her justice. So, that's another reason why it's nice to come out here, for me as much as it's for everybody else," Aubele said.

"I'll keep fighting, we'll keep working on this, and we'll get justice for this community," he added.

Another vigil to remember the life of Renesmay Eutsey will be held at Dunbar Park on Saturday at 7 p.m. Hundreds of people are expected to show up.