Ella Rose Martin

No parent should ever have to go through losing a child and having to write an obit to honor their precious gift. We have reached out to family and friends and asked for help. The responses have been overwhelming. Our Ella Bunny was so loved and she touched so many people's hearts more deeply and profoundly than we could have ever known or imagined. Thank you to all who shared in honoring her with your words. You've made our hearts full and we are thankful for your love and support.

XOXOXO, Rosie (Wayne) and Blake (Karina).

Ella Rose, 22, a beautiful old soul, the light in a dark room, a ray of sunshine, a selfless being. A friend to all with a presence that made people feel at home. When she smiled, her eyes twinkled and it was infectious. Beautiful person, inside and out, sweet, hopeful and optimistic. Always happy. An avid reader who was always thoughtful in her words and actions. She was loyal, caring, creative, giving, gracious and good natured. Full of life and curiosity. She had a sweet demeanor and a generous and thoughtful spirit. She was calm and confident, strong willed and intelligent, responsible, carefree and compassionate. A talented vocalist with the voice of an angel. She loved BIG!

In her life, she never adored anyone like she did her fiancé Keith. She would have been a wonderful wife and an amazing mother to their baby girl, Aurelia Rose. She had such a nurturing motherly spirit. She always wanted to be a mom and she forever will be in spirit.

She loved her family deeply, especially her brothers. Full, half or step never mattered. She loved them equally. (Hunter, Aleks, Jamisen, Zachary) We are all hurting, but we are finding solace in the fact that even in death, our Ella Rose is continuing to love and give to others through the gift of organ and tissue donations. We pray that everyone who carries on a piece of her will have her passion for life, her infectious smile, her bonds with family and friends and that they will bring unconditional love to the world like she did.

In lieu of flowers and plants (seriously, we do not have green thumbs), please send donations in her honor to:

The Chattanooga Girls’ Choir

4315 Brainerd Rd

Chattanooga, TN 37411 or

The Northside Neighborhood House

211 Minor Street

Chattanooga, TN 37405

The Von Canon, Martin, Jones, Basten, Hedges and Dorsett families extend an invitation to a visitation on Friday from 5-7pm at Chattanooga Funeral Home, North Chapel. 5401 Highway 153 Hixson, TN 37343. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com

We respectfully request that "social distancing", wearing masks at all times, and all CDC measures be followed at the funeral home.