North Kentucky News

Natalie Melissa Girod, a vibrant and deeply loving soul, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 5, 2025, just one month before her 19th birthday. Natalie was known for her fierce spirit, tender heart, and love for music, art, and stargazing. She will be remembered for her laughter, chaotic energy, and unwavering love for her family.

Natalie is survived by her parents Leah Kottmyer and Jeremy Girod, her siblings, and her grandparents and extended family who cherished her deeply. Her light may have been too short but will forever live on in the hearts of all she touched.

A Visitation and Funeral Service will be held at Serenity Funeral Care in Covington, Kentucky, officiated by pastor Ryan Burkhart. Online condolences can be expressed on Facebook or at SerenityFuneralCare.com. Those wishing to honor Natalie's memory can plant a memorial tree in her name.

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