Sophia Lillyanne Medrano

Sophia Lily-Ann “Lily-Bug” Medrano, Age 8, Passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of February 3, 2023 after a five year battle with cancer. Sophia was born in Georgetown Texas on July 31, 2014, to Anthony and Samantha Medrano. Sophia grew up in Texas enjoying the Lakes, Coast, and warm Summers, and in Colorado where she had mountains and snow filled winters. Sophia was excited to go to school this year at Highland Lakes Elementary after being homeschooled. Her favorite subject was Art, and her mother called her little Picasso. Sophia was very happy going to school she loved her teachers.

Sophia had a smile that could light up a room and melt your heart. She loved to give hugs and kisses and to her no one was a stranger or an enemy. She loved unconditionally and spread love and happiness to everyone she met. Even during her long battle she had a smile on her face and was concerned with making those around her comfortable.

Sophia had many loves. She loved her family, Tigers, the Cowboys and PICKLES. She loved to sing and dance, especially to her favorite song “Can’t stop the feeling”. She also loved to watch movies and TV with her family. Her favorite movies were Trolls, Moana, Frozen, Turning Red, and Home Alone. The shows she loved to watch were Henry Danger and Friends.

Sophia had many wonderful experiences over the last few years. Sophia got the Princess Royal treatment when her family went to Disneyland in Florida. She got to be a podcast guest for her favorite team the Dallas Cowboys. She also got to see Disney on Ice and attend both Denver Nuggets and Colorado Rockies games. In the last few weeks she got to go on an animal Safari, an Aquarium and be the guest of Honor at a Princess party where even the boys were in dresses and make-up.

The last place Sophia wanted to see was the Beach. Shortly before her passing Sophia’s family was able to take her to Corpus Christi to fulfill that wish. She stayed in a big hotel, had the superstar treatment and was blown away by the beauty of Selena. The best part was being able to sit happily on the sand with her family and have the water wash up onto her feet.

Sophia is survived by her Parents Anthony and Samantha Medrano and siblings Brayden, Makayla and Riley Sue-Ann of Granite Shoals. Her Grandparents Papaw Thomas and Nana Colleen O’Malley Lynch, of Colorado, Grandma Buffy Medrano and Grandpa Oren Brooks of Hoover Valley and Jenny Wilson of Kingsland. Great Grandparents Debra Lynch and Keith and Sandra Phillips all of Burnet. Aunts and Uncles, Tia Linda and Uncle Cat Davila of Granite Shoals, Tia Brittany Medrano, Aunt Brit Lynch, Uncle “Bubba” John Melton, and Uncle Brock Phillips all of Burnet, Aunt “Monkey” Megan Hellburg and Aunt Hailey Bear Farr both of Georgia, Aunt “Yay-Yay” Shaylynn O’Malley, Aunt Akasha Lynch, Auntie Logan Lynch and Auntie Ellany Lynch all of Colorado and Aunt Denise Tucker and Aunt Pennie Hausman. Sophia also had 23 first cousins that were all like siblings and numerous Great Aunts and Uncles.

Sophia was preceded in death by her Grandpa Brock Phillips, Paternal Grandmothers Linda Tabor and Pat Gandt, Maternal Grandparents John and Janice O’Malley, Evelyn Davee and Neal Lynch.

The legacy Sophia left was one of strength, courage and unconditional love. Everyone should live like Sophia, We should laugh out loud, hug a stranger, be friends with everyone, say I Love You and give kisses a million times a day, sing loud and proud and dance every chance we get.