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Emily Callaway Obituary

Emily Callaway, 23, died peacefully on 12 December 2015 after a long assault by osteosarcoma. In accordance with her wishes, her body was donated to the LSU Medical School. Born in Northampton, England, Emily also lived in Baltimore, Baton Rouge, and New York City, her favorite place. She attended U-High and The New School in Manhattan, where she earned a bachelor's degree in environmental studies. Emily will be missed forever and will live forever in the hearts of those who survive her, including her mother, MaryKatherine; father, Billy; sister and brother-in-law, Sara and Brian Snyder, and nieces Madelyn and Amelia; brother Andrew and his partner Candice Gessler; brother Daniel and his partner Sara Louise Soltau; loving grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins; and her boyfriend Ezra Ellenberg, who made every day brighter. Her family offers thanks to the staffs of M.D. Anderson, the Hematology & Oncology Clinic of Baton Rouge, and especially Hospice of Baton Rouge for all their care. A service celebrating her life will be held at Hilltop Arboretum on Monday, December 21st, at 11:00 AM. Emily was passionate about improving the environment and caring for animals. She requested that any donations in her memory be made to Friends of the Animals Baton Rouge, Save the Whales, or to other wildlife conservation efforts.

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Published by The Advocate from Dec. 14 to Dec. 17, 2015.

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Ann McDuff

December 22, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our daughter, Mary Michael cheered with Emily at UHS and I will always remember how kind she was to Mary Michael. God bless you all.
Ann and Michael McDuff

Carolyn Bennett

December 17, 2015

Terribly sad for you MaryKatherine and Billy.

Carolyn, Jim, and Matt Bennett

Darrin Pratt

December 16, 2015

MaryKatherine,
I am so deeply saddened to hear this news. My best to you and to your family in this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.

Christina Casteel

December 16, 2015

Our hearts are so saddened at your loss. We met Emily when she started at U-High with our son, Jimmy, and you couldn't miss what a sweet and beautiful child that she was. It has been humbling to hear of her battle and the spirit in how she challenged it. We will always remember her.

We pray for all of her friends and loved ones and ask that their sadness be replaced with joy at having known and loved this extraordinary girl.

Christy, Durward and Julia Casteel

Alisa Bayes

December 15, 2015

I am very sorry to hear of Emily's passing. I worked with Emily at The New School while she was an RA and she made a sincere and lasting impact on her community and her fellow RAs. Her passion for her work and advocacy for the environment was inspiring. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Emily Kilpatrick

December 15, 2015

Emily was such an amazing person and one of my oldest friend. I will always treasure and give thanks for our friendship. I am so thankful to have all of our memories both from middle and high school and our recent game nights. My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family. Emily will be missed.

Sally McPherson

December 15, 2015

I didn't know Emily too well but Andy and Dan are such good guys I can't imagine Emily to be anything less than wonderful. I'm so sorry for the loss your family has suffered. I send all my love and support to you.

December 15, 2015

Sending our sincere condolences and prayers. So terribly sorry for your loss.

Warren and Sherri Sealand, Memphis, TN
Aunt of Lona Kozik.

Meredtih Babb

December 15, 2015

Mary Katherine and family,

My heart and prayers are with you all this season as you remember of Emily. Cancer is not an easy way to leave this earth but Emily's suffering is over, though ours has begun. Peace and love to you family MK

Gracie Galmon

December 15, 2015

I didn't know your Daughter and I myself have a 23 yoa Daughter.... My heart is just full of sadness for your family.... Emily had such a Beautiful Smile and just looking at her dog... OMG, I just had to say a Prayer for her Dog as well... She was a Beautiful Angel and I Pray that God gives all of you that were touched by her Perfect Peace in her Passing...

Olivia Reinecke

December 15, 2015

Only met her a few times, but my heart broke when I saw this! She was such a warm and bright-spirited person. One of the shelters she supported, Friends of the Animals Baton Rouge, is doing a $10 reindeer raffle if anyone wants to support: http://friendsoftheanimalsbr.org/

Emily and Anastasia at U-High Graduation

Sandra McDougall-Mitchell

December 15, 2015

You will be forever missed and loved in our hearts. We are so lucky to have had you in our lives. Love always, Mama Sandy

Kathleen Richard

December 15, 2015

I sadly say "goodbye" Emily. My thoughts are with your family.

Laura Lindsay

December 15, 2015

Thinking of you at this time.

Phyllis Wells

December 15, 2015

Sending prayers for peace and comfort for you and your family during this time.

December 15, 2015

Sending deepest sympathies and prayers- The Sagona's

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