Ranni Fae Hamilton, six months old, of Quitman, passed away on July 13, 2026. She was born on December 23, 2025, in Tyler to Chase Hamilton and Crystal Kennon.

Though her time here was far too short, Ranni's little life was filled with love from the very beginning. She was deeply loved before she was born, surrounded by a family who eagerly awaited her arrival, and she spent every day reminding them just how special she was.

Even before she entered the world, Ranni had a personality all her own. She kept her mom and dad on their toes, kicking up a storm in mom’s tummy and making sure everyone knew she was there. By the time she finally arrived, her family had been counting down the days, so excited and more than ready to meet the little girl who had already stolen their hearts.

In her six short months, Ranni filled every day with smiles, laughter, and countless precious moments. She never wanted to stay on her back for long and was determined to be on the move, already trying to crawl and pull herself up on anything she could reach. She had just started teething and had become quite the slobbery sissy. She loved bouncing in her jumper, watching the world around her, and she never wanted to miss out on what everyone else was doing.

As she began trying new foods, Ranni happily ate just about every fruit and vegetable she was offered. Banana baby food, however, was not on her list of favorites, though she loved regular bananas. She enjoyed watching colorful sensory shows with her big brother, Darian, who adored being her protector, playmate, and best friend. Darian loved every second of being her big brother. Ranni also loved sitting with her dad while he played video games, completely focused on him as if she was taking it all in.

Ranni was the center of her family’s world. Every milestone, every smile, and every new discovery made their days a little brighter.

She was preceded in death by her cousin, Shawna Scott; her aunt, Ashley Faurot; her paternal great-grandmother, Janet Johnson; her paternal great-grandmother, Leeann Douglas; and paternal grandfather, Charles Bruno Sr.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving parents, Chase Hamilton and Crystal Kennon of Quitman; her big brother, Darian Sanders; her paternal grandparents, Andrea Johnson and husband, Michael Bianchi, and Jerry Hamilton; her maternal uncle, Charles Bruno; her paternal aunt and uncles, Tiffany Hamilton, Stephen Hamilton, and Caleb Faurot; her paternal great-grandfather, Jerry Hamilton and wife, Carolyn; her paternal great-great-grandmother, Patricia "Patty" Dukes; her godfather, Sir William Jonathon White; along with many other relatives and loved ones.

A funeral service for Ranni will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Lowe-Gardner Funerals & Cremations. Interment will follow at Quitman Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers are Caleb Faurot, Adam Scott, Billy Scott, and Robert Parks.

Although her time here was brief, Ranni's life was filled with love, and she will always be remembered for the smiles she shared, the little moments that made her family fall even more in love with her, and the lasting place she will always hold in their hearts.