Emmalynn Faith Deffendall, infant daughter of Jason and Candace (Barker) Deffendall of Wooster passed away peacefully in her mother’s arms Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Cleveland Clinic. She was born April 2, 2025 in Cleveland. Emmalynn Faith Deffendall was prayed for, long awaited for, and loved fiercely. She is one of our greatest blessings.
Emmalynn is survived by her parents; a brother Christian Deffendall, two sisters Savannah Deffendall and Alexis Melvin; maternal grandfather Tom Barker; paternal grandparents Michael Deffendall, Sue and Glenn Stoler; uncles Ben Barker and Taylor Tausch; aunts Dawn Barker, Sam Corbin, and TJ Swank; cousins Caleb and Nevaeh Barker; and many other aunts and uncles.
She was preceded in death by maternal grandmother Barbara (Hinton) Barker.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to Cleveland Ronald McDonald House, 10415 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM at New Pointe Community Church, 1741 Oak Hill Rd., Wooster with Pastor Jonathan Wood officiating. Burial to follow at Wooster Cemetery.
Friends will be received from 11:00 to 1:00 PM on Saturday at the Church.
McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com.
Candace, Jason, Christian, and Savannah,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy at the loss of your beautiful, sweet little girl. I am so, so sorry. Nothing I can say will take away your pain and heartache, but please know how much you all are loved and cared for. My prayers are always with you.
In Christ’s Love,
Blair Lord, Ladson, South Carolina
Blair Lord
You have our love, deepest heartfelt sympathy and prayers as you deal with this loss. We love you and are praying for peace and the comfort only Jesus can give.
Love, Shirl and Patti
My heart goes out to all of you. My deepest sympathy to your family.
Sincere condolences to the family. Prayers for strength. 🦋🌹
My soul is bursting with pain in your profound loss!!!! But I smile when I see her face!!!! And I smile for you and your deep love for her forever!!!! I care!!! 💞💞💞💞