Miranda Lewellyn: 1995 – 2011
Miranda Lewellyn, 16, a resident of rural LaOtto, passed away unexpectedly at 5:00 a. m. on Sunday, July 31, 2011 at the family residence in Noble County.
Miranda was born on April 26, 1995 in Fort Wayne, a daughter of John M. and Tracie M. (Campbell) Lewellyn, and was a lifelong resident of this area. As a young girl she attended Churubusco Elementary School, and would have been a freshman at Carroll High School this fall.
She attended the Sugar Grove Church of God, north of Churubusco. Miranda always had a smile on her face, loved to give hugs to others, and also loved to dance.
Her father preceded her in death on April 5, 1998.
The surviving relatives include her parents Tracie and Daniel Brady of LaOtto; two brothers Johnathon Lewellyn and Jeremiah Lewellyn, both at home; a sister Jana Lewellyn, at home; two step-sisters Chantal (Roger) Riggins of Port Orange, Fla., and Melissa Brady of Jaffery, New Hampshire; the maternal grandparents Bill and Lana Campbell of Churubusco; the step-grandparents David and Sueanne Brady of Churubusco; an aunt Connie Buckmaster of Fort Wayne; three uncles Michael Campbell of Churubusco, Kevin (Melissa) Campbell of Mt. Vernon, Washington, and Matthew (Valerie) Campbell of Albion; and several cousins.
A memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at Sugar Grove Church of God with Pastor Timothy Grable, officiating.
Friends may call at the church two hour prior to the service.
Memorial may be directed to the family or Childrens Memorial Hospital, Chicago, mail to: Children’s Memorial Foundation Department 4586 Carol Stream, IL 60122-4586.
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July 31st, 2011 at 3:57 pm
To Miranda’s Family – Jeanine and I want to express to your our sincere sympathy at this tragic loss of Miranda. Words alone can not express how truly sorry we are for you at this time. Please rest in the knowledge that we will be here for you now. . .and in the days ahead.
With every good wish,
Greg & Jeanine Childs and Staff
August 1st, 2011 at 9:45 am
Tracie, I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter, Miranda. If there’s anything I can do, please let me know, you gave me words of encouragement that I appreciated and needed after Shayna’a accident. You deserve alot of credit, I know what its like to have a child with special needs. May GOd bless you all at this difficult time. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
August 1st, 2011 at 9:55 am
Devastated to hear the news about Miranda – she was a special little girl (yes, we still think of her as the little girl next door, so inquisitive, so sweet. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
August 1st, 2011 at 10:04 am
I am so sorry for your family’s devastating loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
August 1st, 2011 at 12:55 pm
We are so sorry for the loss of your sweet daughter. I recall going on elemetary school field trips and enjoyed having Miranda in our group. She always had a smile and a sweet attitude about her. Prayers will be with you as you face the days ahead. Jim, Patty, and McKinzie Schmidt
August 1st, 2011 at 2:04 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss, if there is anything that you need please contact me, Miranda was so much loved here in this home for years, Tommy would be so sad since him and miranda was planning on a life together forever.
August 1st, 2011 at 8:34 pm
Sorry for your loss
August 1st, 2011 at 8:53 pm
We want you to know you are in our prayers. Jackson and Miranda shared a class in elementary school. We remember her bright spirit, and are so sorry for your loss.
August 1st, 2011 at 9:09 pm
Tracie,Dan,Jon,Jana,Jeremy: I am so sorry for your loss.I wish I had some words to make it easier, just know I am praying for all of you. God bless you and comfort you during this time. John
August 1st, 2011 at 10:34 pm
We are so sorry for your loss and want you to know you are in our prayers. We can feel your pain.
August 1st, 2011 at 10:51 pm
I’m so sorry to hear about Miranda. I remember her coming in and hanging out with us at work. She was such a sweet little girl. My heart breaks for your family. You are all in my prayers.
August 2nd, 2011 at 2:16 pm
Tracie & Dan,
We know there’s nothing we can say that will ease your loss of Miranda. We just want you to know that we’re praying and thinking of all of you. Miranda will be missed but she’ll be remembered too. God bless you.
August 2nd, 2011 at 3:39 pm
Dear Lana, Bill, Tracie & family, My heart breaks for you! I know what it feels like to lose a grandchild, especially when you are not expecting it. Our church family & Sunday School class will be there for you as they have been for me these past 3 years. Your strong faith will substain you & many prayers are being lifted up in your behalf.
August 4th, 2011 at 12:37 am
Tracie and family, I’m so sorry for your loss.God bless you and your family. You are in my prayers.
August 4th, 2011 at 10:03 am
It’s difficult at such a time to know what to say, but we are praying that God comfort you and be with you always to sustain you day by day. Please know that grief is not a sign of weakness nor a loss of faith, it is the price of love.
August 4th, 2011 at 9:05 pm
Tracie and your family so sorry to hear of your loss,can’t imagine the hurt, just wanted you to know that I’m thinking of & praying for you & your family.
August 5th, 2011 at 9:52 am
Dear Tracie and family,
So sorry, Scott and I will be keeping your family in our prayers.
Laura Ingrum
September 21st, 2011 at 8:40 am
To the family of Miranda M. Lewellyn,
With our most deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. We lost our 22 year old, Joshua, in 2007. Our hearts broke when we heard about your Miranda. You continue to be in our thoughts & in our prayers.
We are in a group called, Compassionate Friends, for parents who have lost children. (The group is for parents who have lost a child, siblings who have lost a brother or sister & grandparents who have had a grandchild die) Erin’s House would be more appropriate for younger siblings. At the meetings we share our experiences resulting from our child’s death, and how we deal with those experiences. The chance to talk and share and listen is so important in the grieving process. If you ever are interested in attending, there is no time frame in which to start coming. Come when you think you are ready to meet others who understand how you feel. There is a chapter in Fort Wayne on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm. Meeting address: First Presbyterian Church, 300 W. Wayne St. Room 303. There is also a chapter in Columbia City. For any further information at http://www.compassionatefriends.org