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In lieu of flowers, please strongly consider donating to Evelyn's Treehouse (www.evelynstreehouse.org/give) in Charis’s name. Give — Evelyn's Treehouse San Antonio, Tx - Our sweet Charis passed away with her parents at her side on April 17, 2021 at 9:51am. She was born on November 20, 2019 and we were blessed to have here on earth for 17 months. Charis is survived by her parents Gregory and Candace Sabo; her siblings, Cheyenne Warren, Celeste Nichols, Seth, Sophia, Chloe, Ethan, Genevieve, Jonathan, Amelia, Grace, and Anna; and her grandparents, Edward and Linda Skinner and Judy Sabo. She will be remembered and deeply missed by so many who loved and adored her. Charis was diagnosed with Trisomy18 early in the pregnancy, and was not expected to live. Full Trisomy 18 is a life-limiting condition in which there are three copies of the 18th chromosome in every cell. The family prepared for her birth by learning all they could about T18 and joining several Trisomy groups for support. This was the point in which they learned that Trisomy 18 babies can survive in many cases with proper interventions. This brought hope and a desire to do all they could for their sweet Charis. With the help of a supportive medical team, the Sabo family was ready to welcome this precious girl into the world. Charis was born on the evening on November 20th at 35 weeks gestation. She was a tiny 3lbs 5oz. There were many ups and downs in her first few months of life, but this sweet little girl was a fighter. She was beating the odds and leaving doctors in awe of her fighting spirit. After 89 days in the NICU, she finally went home! It was an incredible day, and everyone from the hospital staff to her family and friends could not believe how far she had come. It was truly a miracle. Once home, Charis continued thriving and reaching milestones. The Lord blessed the Sabo family with many cherished moments with their sweet girl. Charis loved music, talks, snuggles with mommy, and tickles from daddy. She was adored by her siblings and grandparents, and the whole family took special care of her. She won the hearts of the medical community and they loved her well. Charis was created in God’s image and her life had significant value. Charis softened hearts and showed this world that every baby deserves a chance at life, no matter the diagnosis or outlook. The Sabos plan to continue to spread awareness about Trisomy 18 and minister to those who receive the diagnosis. Charis was truly a gift from the Lord. A funeral service for Charis will be held Saturday, April 24th at 2:00 p.m. at Village Parkway Baptist Church in San Antonio. There will also be a live-stream option for those who can’t attend. Please check the Village Parkway Baptist Church YouTube channel for the live-stream. Following the funeral service a private (family only) graveside service will be held at Mission Burial Park North.

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Charis Noelle Sabo

November 20, 2019 - April 17, 2021