(KAIR)--Atchison USD 409 is mourning the loss of a longtime teacher.

Superintendent Dr. Renee Nugent announced Friday the unexpected death of Atchison Elementary School first grade special education teacher Ramona Wilson.

In a post on the district's Facebook page, Nugent said Wilson touched the lives of many staff and students throughout her tenure with Atchison Public Schools.

Wilson had served as a teacher at Atchison Elementary since August 2009.

Nugent said extra counseling support was provided to staff and students Friday and will be available on Monday as well.

Funeral arrangements are pending.