Emma Dannielle Roe

Sassy, smart, direct and animated. There are so many words that can be said about her. If you knew Emma, you knew. Words alone cannot express the magic she had. She lit up when talking and captured everyone’s attention. She was far beyond her years with her taste and intelligence. Emma had a plan for life and she was reaching for the moon (working for NASA).

It’s been difficult to write, as no parent should have to do an obituary for their child.

Emma was diagnosed with Leukemia in July 2021. A few months into her treatments, her father passed away from NASH cirrhosis and Cancer. We all leaned on each other for strength.

Emma was a 5th grader at East Broadway, where she was a cheerleader despite all the sickness and fatigue. Emma never let Leukemia stop her from doing things she wanted to do.

She was very strong willed and was from an early age, she never took no for an answer (her Canadian side). Emma tried everything from hockey, football, dance classes, cheerleading, green thumb club and was even scheduled for space camp in July.

She had so many interests and loved discussing them in depth. She could talk for hours about something she was passionate about. I forgot sometimes, as many people did, that she was only 11. When Emma returned home from treatments she enjoyed playing minecraft, or lego games on her Xbox. She also spent a lot of time on her tablet listening to music or playing dress up games. Depending on her energy levels she would bake. Emma loved to make desserts of all kinds, breads, cookies, cupcakes, brownies, and muffins. Sometimes she would even deliver them to Carol and Bill (her buddies down the street). Every night before bed we would watch The Great British baking show, or Nailed it.

Emma had her own unique tastes and that made her very mature in some ways. She drank coffee in the mornings with her pecan swirls (like her daddy did). She enjoyed the bi-weekly trips to hostess to get snacks. She usually chose honey buns, or fruit pies. Emma also was obsessed with cheese ( sticks, cubes, shredded, cottage) she even ate just the crusts off stuffed crust pizza. All things cheese. She recently discovered bubble tea, which became a new task to find places that had it after her treatments. Her favorite was peach tea, with mango bubbles.

She also picked brussel sprouts and broccoli over “normal” veggies.

She had an intense love for animals. Emma loved to go to the zoo, pet stores and even friends houses that had dogs or cats. She always tried to talk me into getting new animals. She wanted her own zoo here at the house. Emma did get an Axolotl in March, as she has good negotiating skills. Emma loved nature and relaxing outdoors. We had many family camping trips to Bay City Michigan, where she somewhat enjoyed the beach (minus the sand in her suit), the splash pad, collecting sticks for the fire, and taking a lantern at night to the bathroom with her sister. Emma loved the cabin in Tennessee and relaxing in the hot tub.

Emma started her own greenhouse and chose several veggies to plant. She loved being in the pool, floating around, or swinging on the disk swing. Emma enjoyed the parks and walking and talking. She looked for birds, squirrels, rabbits and deer. All the wildlife fascinated her. She would go home and research things. Knowledge was addicting to her. If she didn’t know, she was going to find out.

Emma connected with so many people and grew to be attached quickly. She wore her heart on her sleeve. Emma would become frustrated with certain behaviors and actions of others and it hurt her. She wanted change, she wanted everyone to be happy. With her passing I know in my heart, she touched so many other lives. I am truly thankful for all who took the time to make this last year her best.

Emma’s wings were ready May 19th 2022. She was preceded in death by her father Shawn Roe, survived by her mother April Roe, her siblings; Olivia and Evan, grandparents; Ella and Bob Bilger, Great Aunt Robin, Cousin Laci, Aunt Amber (Aleah and JR,) Aunt Leigh /Uncle Dave and Cousin Michael, Uncle Curt, Aunt Theresa/Uncle Todd, cousins; Gabe, Cullen and Ben, great-grandparents Mary and Rusty Bilger.

Her Celebration of Life is scheduled for June 11th 2022, at Intersection Church 1640 S Coy Rd. Oregon, Ohio 43616 from 11am to 4pm (RSVP only).