Many gather to pay their respects to 23-year-old Jesse Keeling. We found out more on how friends remembered their Kappa Delta sister. Friends say Jesse was always smiling, and it was her fun spirit they remembered Thursday night.

"To some this may be a white rose, but to us it is a piece of our hearts," said former Kappa Delta President, Tori Theiss, to all those gathered.

White roses are very important to all Kappa Delta Sorority sisters, and they held a special symbol at the memorial.

"The white rose is the flower of Kappa Delta and it's just kind of something for all the members to kind of pay a tribute to Jesse," said Theiss.

Friends, sorority sisters, and professors were all on hand to pray, sing, and remember Jesse Keeling.

"She definitely touched everyone's lives," said Theiss. "She touched mine. She was always very funloving, genuine, and caring. She always had a smile on her face and just brought a lot of spirit into the room."

Keeling was headed to Louisville when she was killed in a crash on I-65 last Saturday morning. A car crossed the median and sturck her jeep head on. She was later pronounced dead at the University of Louisville hospital.

Those who shared memories included Jesse's little sister in Kappa Delta who said Jesse was the best big sister she could ever ask for.

Poems were read, one of Jesse's favorites, and one that inspired all to smile at her passing and remember her life.

All present joined in singing "You've Got a Friend," which portrayed the positive outlook the Kappa Delta Sorority has gained through the strength of their sisterhood.

"She'll be rememberd really fondly, and I know her spirit will live on," said Theiss.

The members of the Kappa Delta Sorority filled four vases full of white roses in Jesse's memory, then concluded with a moment of silence and a prayer for strength.