Katherine Ferruzzo wasn’t just a counselor at Camp Mystic—she was its heartbeat. For years, she guided young girls through summer sunrises and starlit campfires in the Texas Hill Country, reminding them to be brave, be kind, and never take a moment for granted. Her laughter echoed through the cypress trees, and her calm presence turned moments of homesickness into lifelong memories.
But in late June 2025, during the catastrophic Hill Country floods that swept through Central Texas, tragedy struck. Katherine was caught in the fast-rising waters near the Guadalupe River. Despite rescue efforts, her body was found days later. She was 27 years old.
The Ferruzzo family confirmed her death with broken hearts, describing her as “a light in every room, a protector of childhood, and a soul who found her calling in service to others.” Friends and former campers flooded social media with tributes—photos of friendship bracelets, camp letters, and stories of how “Miss Katherine” had once helped them find courage in their loneliest hour.
Camp Mystic staff held a private candlelight vigil near the chapel where Katherine had once led morning devotionals. “She lived for this place,” one colleague shared. “And in every cabin, every trail, every note of song—she’ll still be here.”
Though her life was cut tragically short, Katherine Ferruzzo leaves behind a legacy of strength, compassion, and love rooted deeply in the Texas soil she called home. And for the generations of girls she inspired, her spirit will remain—a guiding star in the Hill Country sky.