Bellanne Coonrod

On November 16th, 2010, God sent to this earth one of his most precious angels to be the daughter of Jess and Vicki Coonrod. From the moment Bellanne Faye Coonrod was born she sparkled, shined, and filled even the darkest places with her little rays of sunshine.

Bel faced many medical challenges in the short time God let us have her. But with every challenge she remained a fighter and a warrior: full of life, love, courage, hope, and spirit. The strength she used to beat bacterial meningitis when she was only one year old, to defeat cancer when she was five, and against all the other medical battles she faced, was phenomenal.

Her strength was as contagious as her smile, laughter, and joyful dancing. Bel was always quick to include everyone and make sure others were cared for. She always wanted to share her never-ending love and happiness. Our little SuperGirl showed everyone each and every day how to live life to the fullest, fight hard, to never ever give up, and always trust in the good Lord who loves us all. Bel loved to sing, dance, play in the rain, and be around animals. She especially loved being a big sister and child of God!

On the evening of February 17th, 2018, Bel very unexpectedly earned her angel wings and was taken home to be with our loving Lord. We know that she met Him at the pearly gates with her health restored, already dancing, wearing a pink sparkly tutu and cape, and singing at the top of her lungs. For those of us left here on Earth, she was taken too soon; but in that time, she touched so many lives in transformative ways. God has always had big plans for this itty bitty-girl who had a great big spirit. Bel would want everyone to celebrate, sing, and dance with her to celebrate her amazing journey here on Earth!

Bel is survived by her parents, Jess and Vicki Coonrod, and little sister Clar; her grandparents Joy Landry, and Joe and Sue Coonrod; her great-grandparents Teresa Barton and Wilbur and Nona Van Winkle; her aunts and uncles Walter and Joelle Pitts, Aubrey and Joel Elder, Josh Coonrod, and Chris Cincola; and her cousins, extended family, and close friends.

The family of Bel wants to express their deepest gratitude and appreciation to all the doctors, nurses, and staff at Cook Children's, Texas Scottish Rite, Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, and teachers and staff at Maypearl Independent School District for all of their love, care, and support.

Instead of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent to the Cowboy Bank in Maypearl, TX where the Bel Coonrod Memorial Fund is being set up in her honor so she can continue to spread her sparkle and shine!

A celebration of her life will be held on February 26th, 2018 at Wayne Boze Funeral Home in Waxahachie Texas. Visitation will be held from 2-4 pm the service will follow at 4pm. In honor of her courageous and radiant and spirit, please wear her favorite colors pink, purple, green, or gold, as well as fancy dresses, tutus, and capes.

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