Isabella Giese

Isabella Giese

July 31, 1996 - January 8, 2018

Isabella Giese came into this world a strong, determined and caring soul, and this too is how she left. Bella passed away in a car accident driving her beloved Audi and in the company of her good friend Beau. Bella managed to live an entire lifetime in her short span of just twenty-one years. She was born into the company of brother Preston, her mom Brandi, her dad Steve, seven crazy aunties, three loving uncles, and grandmas and grandpas who loved her beyond measure. Bella had a charismatic personality and loved her family. Her incredible bond with her mother and her caring relationship with her brother was undeniable. She was crazy about her two little sisters, Jasmin and Sammy and cherished time with her father and step-mother, Annie. She shared a loving connection with her step-father, Jake and enjoyed sitting with her grandmother, Lynda, talking about life. Like kindred spirits, Bella and her grandmother Ruby had a special bond that will forever be remembered. Bella was a busy body from day one who lived life to its fullest by embracing the small and simple things, like the rims on her car and “dippy” eggs in the morning. Sonic Ocean Water drinks were her favorite and she loved pasta with butter and parmesan cheese. Bella loved the relationships she had with her coworkers and customers at 7-Eleven. She made sure to make their day better by sharing lunches, taking selfies and being there for them when they needed someone to talk to. Lounging in her comfy pants and sweatshirt while watching her treasured Patriots and hunky Tom Brady, was basically Nirvana for Bella, add Chinese food and there was nothing better! She was a dynamic combination of tomboy and girly girl. She liked painting her toenails and adding a pop of lipstick, as much as watching a good football or basketball game. Bella chased after and craved adventure. From spontaneous road trips to karaoke in her car, everything was better with her best friend Jaiden. Bella enjoyed her Beans and Brew Iced Chai Coffee (extra shot and whipping cream) and her adorable cat, Kid. If Bella was around there was always music playing. Her favorite artists were Charlie Puth, Travis Scott and Lil Uzi Vert. Her tattoos were an expression of her courage and hope. She overcame many challenges and was eager to help others overcome similar struggles. Bella lived a bold and significant life. Her spirit was strong and magnetic. She will endure through the lives of all who were privileged and blessed to call her friend.

She is survived by her mother, Brandi Duke (Jake Lynn Bellows), Father, Steve (Annie) Giese; Brother, Preston Giese; Sisters, Sammy and Jasmin Giese; Grandparents, Lynda Giese (John) Phillips and Ruby Valora, and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. She is preceded in death by her loving grandfathers, Herman William “Tex” Giese and Milton Scott Valora.

Funeral services for Isabella will be held Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 1PM at the Ashley Valley Funeral Home. A visitation open house will be held Friday evening from 4-8PM and Saturday 11:45-12:45PM all at the funeral home. Interment is in the Maeser Fairview Cemetery under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Online condolences may be shared at www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com