On August 5th, 2025 precious Ella Rose passed away peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by the love of her family. In her short but extraordinary life, Ella defied the odds time and time again, teaching us all about resilience, joy, and unconditional love.

Born with Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome, Ella faced more challenges in her five years than many do in a lifetime. She endured countless hospital stays, procedures, and therapies—but she did it all with a strength and sweetness that inspired everyone who met her. Whether she was smiling through a hard month of illnesses, hearing music for the first time with her hearing aid, or enjoying the ocean breeze with her family, Ella’s light always shone brightly.

Her parents often said she “spoke without words, and yet somehow said the most.” She was the calm in the storm, the soft place to land on hard days, and the heartbeat of her home. Every milestone—standing in her stander for the first time, getting a specialized bathtub for safe and comfortable baths, being wheeled to the dinner table in her P Pod—was a victory celebrated by a village who loved her deeply.

Ryann and Hannah poured every ounce of their hearts into making sure her days were filled with comfort, joy, and love. They always put her quality of life above everything, giving her a life that was nothing short of beautiful.

Now, as her family faces the unimaginable, we want to make sure they can give Ella the farewell she deserves—a service filled with beauty, peace, and love, without the heavy burden of financial stress. All funds raised will go directly toward funeral and other expenses, allowing her family to focus entirely on honoring her life and holding each other close during this time.

If you are able, please consider donating in Ella’s memory or sharing this page. Every gift—big or small—will help celebrate the incredible life of a little girl who changed the world just by being in it.

Thank you for loving and supporting Ella Rose and her family, not only now but through every step of her remarkable journey.

If you’d like to help, you can give in either of these ways:

Donate here on GoFundMe (credit/debit card, small processing fee applies)

Send directly to the family via PayPal or Zelle for 100% to go to them:

PayPal: teamellarose

Zelle: (barcode attached to photos)

If you’re on your phone and want to use the Zelle QR code, just take a screenshot of it, then open your banking app, go to Send with Zelle— Scan QR Code—Choose select photos—and upload the screenshot.

Or you can simply send directly using the Zelle and putting on Ryann’s phone number.