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Outside the funeral home in Tipp City where services were held for 20-year-old Ellen Garner, Jan. 18, 2013. Garner died Jan. 14 from injuries she suffered in a house fire near the campus of the University of Cincinnati. (WDTN Photo/Pam …

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Chad Kohls, 21, died in house near the U.C. campus.  He was a Centerville HS grad.  (Photo/Centerville High School)

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An outpouring of support for Ellen

Updated: Friday, 18 Jan 2013, 3:43 PM EST
Published : Friday, 18 Jan 2013, 3:28 PM EST

TIPP CITY, Ohio (WDTN) - A Miami County church opened its doors to the family and friends of a 20-year-old who lost her life in a New Year's Day fire. 

Friday afternoon Ginghamsburg Church held a funeral for Ellen Garner from Tipp City.

A large turnout was expected and indeed the parking lot was packed.

Garner died January 14 from injuries she suffered in a house fire near the campus of the University of Cincinnati.  She was studying fashion design at U.C.

Family friend, Chris Graham, described the funeral as a celebration of Garner's life. He told 2 NEWS the family is grateful for the 20 years they did have with Ellen.

The fire also killed Centerville graduate, Chad Kohls.

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