Stacey Mccormack became so ill she was placed in aninduced coma as medics battled to save her life.
The mum-of-one eventually died weeks after contracting the illness when her devastated family made the heart-breaking decision to turn off her life support machine.
It is thought Miss Mccormack was unable to fight off the infection because her immune system had been left weak due to medication to control Crohn's Disease.
Stacey had a six-year-old son Liam with partner Graham Muirhead.
Mr Muirhead said: "I took Liam to see his mam, he was only five at the time but he held her hand and kissed it, then started talking to her as though nothing was wrong.
He has been so brave. We miss Stacey every single day but Liam really has been the one who has kept me going."
Miss Mccormack from Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, was diagnosed with Crohn's disease four years ago after continually complaining of stomach problems.
But, despite the condition - which causes inflammation of the lining of the digestive system - her family said she refused to let it rule her life.
Her mum, Karen Mccormack, 57, said: "Stacey had always suffered with pains in her stomach.
"It wasnt until she was about 28 or 29 when she was finally diagnosed with Crohn's Disease.
"She just got on with life. She suffered terribly with it, but she always had a smile on her face."
The mum had been a carer with South Tyneside Council since she was 16, which was an ideal vocation for her selfless and caring nature.
"She was so helpful. She really would help anyone. Whenever anyone was in trouble, it was Stacey they would go to for help or advice," Graham said.
"She had such a caring nature.
"Stacey's immune system was affected by the Crohn's Disease and the medication she had to take to control it."
But, in spring Stacey became ill after contracting chicken pox.
She was initially admitted to South Tyneside District Hospital and when her condition worsened was put into an induced coma.
At the same time medical staff set about locating a free extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (EMCO) machine to support her heart and lung functions.
It was hoped that may help improve her prognosis.
Eventually one was found at the Glenfield Hospital in Leicester.
But just a few weeks later her organs started to fail and, tragically, it was not enough to save her.
On May 11 her family made the gut-wrenching decision to turn off her life support machine.
In England and Wales 75 per cent of deaths due to chickenpox are in adults, with around 20 dying from the illness each year.
Stacey's family, with the support of friend Jean Reilly, are now organising a charity night to raise funds for the Hadrian Group which supports those diagnosed with Crohn's Disease or Colitis, their families, friend and health professionals.
Mrs Reilly, 56, said: "We have been inundated with raffle prizes and can't thank everyone for their kind support.
"Stacey, grew up with my daughter, Leanne. She was such a lovely person who was there for everyone. She is really missed by us all."
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