A gift that lasts forever Medallions and keychains for Christmas.
Sign in Shop
Portrait of Isabel Lily Gentry
In loving memory of

Isabel Lily Gentry

July 5, 1999 – May 20, 2016
Lived 16 years
Westerleigh Crematorium
“If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever”
Life story

Putting Isabel into words has proven to be so difficult, how can you summarise a person of such significance into a few paragraphs?

Isabel was a darling. She was hilarious, charismatic, thoughtful and beautiful. She was so full of life. Izzy dreamt of becoming a midwife and secured great grades in her AS levels to help pursue this career. She loved her family. She was always the life and soul of every social event and adored by all friends she made. The ultimate “it girl”, 5”10 and gorgeous but the quick wit and sense of humour you couldn’t help but laugh at, even in the most inappropriate of situations (many school detentions secured as a result of this). To love Izzy and to be loved by Izzy was such a privilege.

Izzy’s sudden passing from meningitis on May 20th 2016 left a hole in so many hearts, our worlds felt a little darker and accepting a life without her has been hard.

We hope this page preserves our memories of time spent with Izzy and shares an insight into her crazy, beautiful character for those that were not lucky enough to know her.

Photos
Photo book

Isabel’s life, in a printed book

We design every page from Isabel’s 170 photos. Make it yours, then order a copy for everyone who loved Isabel.

Lifetime

The world Isabel knew

Family milestones in gold, history for context

1999
Born July 5
2000
Isabel was 1 when "Survivor" launched the reality TV boom
2005
Isabel was 6 when the first video was posted to YouTube
2007
Isabel was 8 when the first iPhone went on sale
2009
Isabel was 10 when Captain Sully safely landed a jetliner on the Hudson River
2014
Isabel was 15 when the Ice Bucket Challenge went viral
2015
Isabel was 16 when "Hamilton" opened on Broadway
2016
Passed away May 20, age 16
Tributes and memories

1 memory shared

No account needed. Have one? Sign in

How are you connected to Isabel?
Ella Jaworska-Webb 128w

❤️❤️❤️

When I think of Izzy I can’t help but think of all laughter we shared, she really was one of a kind. She was one of the people I looked for in a room, whether that was at school or at a party, if she was there you just knew you’d always have a good time. I am so grateful to have known Izzy. A beautiful girl, inside and out. I remember being in most classes with Izzy and constantly being told off for chatting too much, being silly or laughing at literally anything and nothing, just a look at each other sometimes would send us into hysterics, holding in our laughter until we would turn so red. A memory from that still makes me smile is that at any given opportunity Izzy would apply her mascara or lipgloss (which was safely stored with her pen, pencil and ruler secured altogether with a hair band) whilst we discussed what make up item we wanted to buy next. It was only the other day when I was clearing out make up in my old room was when I found maybeline great lash mascara, I bought years ago on recommendations from Izzy. I’ve kept it for the memories🥲 We always would send each other the most ridiculously ugly dresses and shoes saying we were going to wear them to prom. Izzy motivated me in a lot of subjects at school with her work ethic, I can remember in science us working together making revision cards before our exams, I remember the funny motivation speeches she said to me if I ever had any self doubt. Her positivity and optimism would always rub off on me. I know Izzy would be absolutely thriving in life if she was still here and I can’t even imagine the amount of people she would have brought joy to just from knowing her. Miss you always Iz xxxxxxx

Photo shared by Ella Jaworska-Webb Photo shared by Ella Jaworska-Webb Photo shared by Ella Jaworska-Webb Photo shared by Ella Jaworska-Webb Photo shared by Ella Jaworska-Webb Photo shared by Ella Jaworska-Webb Photo shared by Ella Jaworska-Webb
0 comments
Links
Family and friends

Help manage Isabel's memorial

Family members and close friends can help add photos, stories and moments from Isabel's life. Ask the family to add you.

Sign in to ask
Visit
Westerleigh Crematorium
Get directions to the cemetery

Share Isabel's memorial

Invite family and friends to visit and add their own memories.