Savahnah Rose Fairbanks

Our sweet Savahnah Rose Fairbanks passed away at home in Dayton, Michigan on February 22, 2025, after fighting neuroblastoma cancer for over a year.

Savahnah was born on October 26, 2021 to Jonathan and Thailynn Fairbanks in Royal Oak, Michigan. She was a happy, patient baby, who lit up when people interacted and played with her. People were always pleasantly surprised at what a good little girl she was. Even as a little baby, she loved music and would excitedly start moving whenever she heard it. Her big, bright smile and shining blue eyes attracted people wherever she went.

As she got older, she grew a full head of adorable red curly hair which seemed to match her sparkling personality. She loved attention, Minnie Mouse, Paw Patrol, chocolate, the colors pink, purple, and blue, flowers, balloons, dancing, and seemed to find excitement in anything she did.

For the first couple of years of her life, she was with her parents, grandma Tiffany, great-grandmother Kate, grandparents Dale and Tammy, and enjoyed playing with anyone who was able to be with her. She brought joy and happiness to so many family and friends.

At age 2, Savahnah was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma cancer in December of 2023. She had a long, difficult stay in the hospital, where she became a favorite of her nurses. When she was finally able to leave the hospital, she went to live with her grandmother LaRee, who happily and lovingly cared for her round the clock for almost a year. During that time, Savahnah had many rounds of chemotherapy, surgery, radiation treatment, and countless needles, testing, and medication. She was remarkably cheerful and sweet, even with the pain from the disease and treatments. After her grandmother’s own cancer diagnosis, her care passed to other family members.

Amidst the treatments and procedures, she enjoyed visits from her parents, grandma, and other family members and friends. The time and effort it took for so many people to visit her was often a sacrifice, but every moment with her was treasured.

She was feeling well enough to have a fun-filled birthday and holiday season, which she met with her typical enthusiasm and excitement. After her sickness progressed, she had another prolonged hospital stay and doctors determined that treatment was no longer effective. She was happy to be able to return home to adoring aunts, uncles, cousins, and especially her grandmother LaRee, who she had been asking for. Less than a week after her grandmother died, Savahnah also left behind the pain and suffering she had patiently dealt with for over a year, and passed away surrounded by family members.

Savahnah leaves behind her parents, grandparents, and many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was extremely loved by all who knew her, and all our lives are better for having had her

Funeral services will be held on March 1, 2025 at 11:00am at the Caro branch building of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1695 W. Gilford Rd, Caro MI, 48723. The visitation will be held just before the service from 9:30-10:45am. She will be buried next to her grandmother in the West Dayton Cemetery.