She was described by her cousins, uncle and other family relatives as "cheerful and friendly" and was noted to enjoy playing the piano, completing her primary school at 11 and taking a strong devotion in angels and the Virgin Mary.

On August 1, 1950, her body was removed from her grave and exhumed, but it was amazingly still found in perfect condition,[4] 39 years after her death, as well as her clothes and even blooming flowers that adorned the coffin.

The intact body stunned the local villagers, believing it to be a miracle of sorts and Izilda to be a popular saint, referring to her as Menina Izildinha, the "Angel of the Lord".

The body is now preserved in a marble and bronze mausoleum, also acting as her sanctuary in the city of Monte Alto, São Paulo State, Brazil, which attracts many of her faithful devotees who come daily to ask for requests or thank her for her blessings and graces.

The celebrations start with a procession in the city, saying novenas, praying the rosary, playing songs dedicated to Menina Izildinha and a feast whose income is directed to social works, charity institutions and orphanages.