Garner, Ellen Marie passed away Monday, January 14, 2013 with her family by her side, from injuries sustained during the New Year's Day house fire in University Heights, Cincinnati. The fire also claimed the young life of Chad Kohls and we would like to express our sincerest sympathy to Chad's family. Ellen was born March 19, 1992 in Troy, Ohio to Rodney and Ann {Meyer} Garner of Tipp City. She is survived by her parents, brother; 2nd Lt Ben Garner, USAF , her dog, Gracie, grandparents; Al and Esther Meyer, Fairborn, OH, Bob and Marty Archer, Tipp City and Lib Garner, Kettering, OH along with aunts and uncles; Ed and Susan Bailey, Springfield, Joe and Kim Meyer, Navarre, FL, Tanda Garner and Russ Griffin, Port Clinton, OH, Tim and Melissa Wells, Vandalia and David Wells, Palm Springs, CA. Also surviving are cousins; Elizabeth and Edward Bailey, Nick and Kaitie Meyer, Tiffany Zimmerman and Lindsey Hemelgarn along with multiple second cousins; Sarah, Josh and Andrew Zimmerman and Parker Hemelgarn and great aunts and uncles. Ellen is preceded in death by her grandfather; Ken Garner and cousin, Chelsea Wells. Ellen learned to sew through the 4-H organization in St. Charles County, Missouri. She continued her passion for sewing through her mentor, Sherri Flock of Tipp City. She was a third year fashion design student at DAAP part of the University of Cincinnati. She had just returned from New York City working as a co-op student for Garan, Inc. Besides sewing and creative design Ellen's loves were; dogs, camping, rock climbing, hiking, parasailing, boating, traveling, hanging with all her friends, and being a part of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. A 2010 graduate of Tippecanoe High School, Ellen was an exceptional student who participated in marching band and held several part time jobs while continuing her schooling. Ellen's zest for life was evident to all those who knew her. She had a bubbly nature and an infectious smile that illuminated any room she was in. Her passion will live on in the lives of other young people through her organ donation overseen by the UC Health Hospital. The family extends their sincerest gratitude to the Medical Center staff and firefighter/EMS for their heroic efforts; UC President Santa Ono for his generous support and prayers; The Kingsgate Marriott for their outstanding hospitality and care and to the entire Greek and DAAP UC community for their love and support and food. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, January 18, 2013 at Ginghamsburg Church, Main Campus, 6759 S. County Rd. 25A, Tipp City, Pastor Bonita Wood officiating, burial to follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM prior to the service on Friday at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to FRINGS AND BAYLIFF FUNERAL HOME, 327 W. Main St., Tipp City, Ohio 45371. Contributions may be made the Tipp City United Methodist Church special fund in memory of Ellen. www.fringsandbayliff.com