ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — A 31-year-old mother of five was struck and killed by a hit and run driver as she walked home from her job at a fast food restaurant near Meramec Station Road Friday night, according to the St. Louis County Police Department.
Julisa Cannon leaves behind her children and a grief-stricken and angry family.
“She was trying to get home to her five kids just make a decent living and be a decent citizen,” Cannon’s aunt Nickey Joshua said. "And for somebody to just take her life, hit her and keep going like that, I don't know how you can go to sleep at night. And, you get to go home with your loved ones, and she's gone for no reason."
Cannon’s cousin Natalie Dixon said everyone called her Lisa for short. She was funny, caring and had a big heart.
“I love her to death, and I know she loved me," Dixon said. "So while your family is here love them. Love on them, and that's just not a saying, tomorrow you could be gone."
St. Louis County police said the driver who hit Cannon did not stay at the scene until help arrived, and police are still searching for them.
“I'm calling detectives every day until I get an answer. Are there cameras on that corner? Did anybody see anything? I'm calling every day until I get an answer. This is not gonna go unnoticed,” Joshua said.
The family is seeking help to fund a funeral and memorial through GoFundMe.
“She was hardworking, lovable, caring, funny, and smart and the life of the party. Julisa had a special light to her,” said her GoFundMe page. “She was very loved and adored by many Any donations left will go towards her children. We will update the funeral service date as soon as possible. Thank you for all your support, love, heartfelt condolences.”