Annelise Ramona Camp

Annelise was born on September 20, 2023, in Houston, Texas, to her loving parents, Johnston and Joy Camp. Annelise was fierce as a lion. She was determined, independent, and fearless, but also incredibly sweet and loving. You could always hear Annelise’s laughter filling the house as she played with her siblings. She loved doing her hair and makeup with her big sister Ella Grace and wearing pretty dresses. Annelise had almost perfected her twirl. Annelise was just as happy spending the entire day barefoot outside. She loved playing with bubbles and always wanted to blow them herself. She was never afraid to pick up a bug she found in the house and carry it outside. She was gentle and kind with babies and little ones, but she was also very capable of standing her ground with anyone bigger than she was.

From the very beginning, Annelise wanted to do things for herself. When she first learned to walk, she would take a few steps, fall down, get right back up, and push away any hand that tried to help her. That determination followed her everywhere. At her first kids’ ski school, her instructor was amazed by how well she did holding onto the rope and how adamant she was that she did not need help. By the time she was two, she was potty trained, climbing in and out of her crib, and determined to keep up with her older brother Johnathan, 7, and older sister Ella Grace, 6. No matter what she was doing, Annelise would try, try again, and never give up.

She loved going with her mommy to Bible study every week at her siblings’ school. She felt like a big kid holding mommy’s hand and walking into the massive building. She made many friends during playtime who later wrote her sweet cards while she was treated at the hospital. This circle of moms and young children became some of Annelise’s greatest prayer warriors while she fought for her life.

She was, without question, a daddy’s girl. She loved hanging onto her daddy’s leg for a ride around the house. When Johnston asked if she wanted to go somewhere with him, she would look up, give him her little head nod and that priceless smile, and he already knew the answer. Sometimes he would call her name and she would simply stand there smiling at him until he finally walked over and picked her up. Annelise knew she was special, and she certainly knew she had her daddy wrapped around her little finger.

Bedtime with Annelise was rarely simple. She was often the last one asleep and the first one awake, and she could come up with seemingly endless reasons why she was not quite ready for bed. It was not unusual for her daddy to put her back to bed four or five times before finally letting her curl up on his chest until she fell asleep. She loved her stuffed animals and anything soft, especially her favorite blankets. In the morning, you knew when Annelise was awake—she would come bursting out of her room with a yell and run straight into her parents’ room, ready for another day.

Annelise absolutely loved animals, especially dogs. Big or small, she wanted to pet them, hug them, and love them. Her mommy often had to get to the dog before Annelise did just to make sure it was friendly, because fear never entered her mind. Whether she was at the beach, walking through an airport, or out in public, if Annelise spotted a dog, there was a very good chance she was going after it.

She loved riding on the UTV and on her daddy’s dirt bikes around the property. At home with her brother and sister, she loved arts and crafts and could sit and paint for hours. Occasionally, she would even paint right over her sister’s artwork and proudly claim the new masterpiece as her own. Big brother Johnathan often knew what Annelise wanted before anyone else. He doted on his youngest sister and guarded her heart at all times.

Annelise could not wait to start school. In the mornings, she wanted to get ready alongside the older kids and would have her own little backpack ready to go, eager to learn and convinced she belonged right there with them.

In less than three years, Annelise packed more personality, determination, adventure, laughter, and love into her life than seems possible. She was fearless and tender, independent and affectionate, stubborn and sweet. She loved deeply, lived fully, and approached the world with the same determination she showed when she first learned to walk: if she fell, she got right back up.

And that fierce little girl, who never wanted anyone to help her up, is now whole and healed in the arms of Jesus.

Annelise is survived by her loving parents, Joy and Johnston Camp; her brother, Johnathan Camp; and her sister, Ella Grace Camp. She is also survived by her maternal grandparents, Carol and Doug Yauger III; paternal grandparents, Kimberly and Scotti Madison, and Cindy and Steve Camp; maternal great-grandparents, Ramona and Doug Yauger II; paternal great-grandmother, Marietta Maxfield; and maternal great-great-grandmother, Zelda Nail.

She is also survived by her many beloved aunts and uncles, Chris Yauger (Ingrid), Tiffany Yauger, Maxfield Camp (Tillery), Jordan Ruth Wood (William), Marshall Camp (Andrea), Mary Morris McLin (Troy), Victoria Madison, and Joseph Ratham (Jenna); as well as Caroline Ratham; her cousins, Evelyn, Eloisa, Rowan, Lily, Kace, and Kai-Lynn; and many other loving great-aunts, great-uncles, cousins, and extended family members.

Annelise was preceded in death by her aunt, Charity Yauger; her uncle, Trent Madison; her maternal great-grandparents, Okalena Smith and John Harvell; her maternal great-great-grandfather, Wendell Nail; her paternal great-grandfather, Morgan Maxfield; and her paternal great-great-grandparents, Dorris and Carlos Morris.

The visitation is Tuesday, August 11th, from 4:00–6:00 p.m. at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 13001 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079.

The Celebration of Life is on Wednesday, August 12th, at 11:00 a.m. at Houston’s First Baptist Church, The Loop, 7401 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77024.

Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Johnston Camp, Maxfield Camp, Marshall Camp, Chris Yauger, David Ginter, and Chris Ginter.

In keeping with the theme of Annelise’s Celebration of Life, guests are warmly encouraged to wear soft spring colors and Easter hues. For men, a blue suit or sport coat, or khakis with a colorful tie, would be wonderful. Suit and tie or business casual attire are both appropriate, and traditional funeral attire is also completely welcome.

Above all, your presence is far more important than your attire. We simply want to gather together to honor Annelise’s precious life, celebrate the hope we have in Jesus Christ, and bring glory to God.

For those wishing to send flowers in honor of Annelise, please use the following delivery information:

Tuesday, August 11

Memorial Oaks Funeral Home

13001 Katy Freeway

Houston, TX 77079

Please include “In Honor of Annelise Camp” with your delivery.

For those wishing to make a charitable gift in honor of Annelise, donations may be made to:

Texas Right to Life

https://texasrighttolife.com/donate/

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