Kaila Noëlle Box came into this world prematurely on January 12, 1996. She left this world and her earthly body peacefully on November 22, 2018. She was loved and cared for at the end by the staff at Maple Lawn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Hydro, Ok. Kaila liked to listen to music, watch TV, have manicures and also have books read to her. Kaila especially loved when her twin sister Alicia would spend time and tell her about her daily life and school. Kaila was cared for at home until she was 18 years old by her loving parents Allen & Patricia as well as a dear friend Mardie Bryant. Kaila attended Santa Fe High School in Edmond, Hydro-Eakly High School in Hydro, OK and graduated in May of 2017.
Kaila impacted many people that came to know her. She showed them how to persevere and thrive when faced with medical challenges. She helped to demonstrate the power of prayer and how to have faith in God. Kaila’s family knows that she is finally restored whole and has finished the race. Kailas family would like to thank Special Care, Inc., the Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital, & Maple Lawn for loving & caring for her through the years.
She is preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Martha Jo Anderson. She is survived by her parents, Allen & Patricia Box of Edmond, OK; twin sister, Alicia Box of Edmond, OK; grandparents, Guy Raymond Anderson of Ponca City, OK, and Galen & Sharon Box of Fairview, OK; aunts and uncles, Ray & Kim Anderson of Wichita, KS, Phil & Debora Gooch of Ponca City, OK, David & Dondi Anderson of Ponca City, OK, Brian & LuAnna Box of Edmond, OK, and Eric & Gaylena Sturgill of Shawnee, OK; As well as many cousins.
