Hadley fought a hard, 8 month battle with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma. She was a child wise, clever and gracious beyond her years, greatly loved by all who knew her. Hadley loved mermaids, Dolphins, science, dancing, swimming and especially her family.
In her short time on earth, Hadley touched and impacted many lives. After her death, the family donated Hadley's tumor to the DIPG Research Team at C.S. Mott's Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Through the gift, Hadley will continue to impact the lives of children affected by DIPG. She attended Langston Hughes Elementary School for Kindergarten and First Grade, where she was cherished by her friends and teachers.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her sister, Mia Schmidt; grandfather, John Schmidt and grandmother, Patsy Schmidt; uncle, Dane Schmidt; many great aunts and great uncles, and a host of other loving family members and friends.
A Celebration of Hadley's Life will be held at 7p.m. on Sunday, August 16 at Free State High Stadium. A spreading of Hadley's remains will take place on Dauphin Island, Alabama at a later time.
Poem:
O God above will you please look down
There's someone by your side
A small bewildered seven year old
That Needs you as her guide
You'll know she's Hadley by her smile
She could melt a heart of stone
She may be lost, for in her life
She has never been alone
There was no stain on Hadley's soul
Not hatred and no fear
I guess you must have loved her more
Than we could mourn her here
When night falls, could you tuck her in
And help her with her prayers?
We'd give so much to hear her voice
Or see her running down the stairs
Please kiss her silky brow sometimes
And give her joy and peace
The glow she brought to all our lives
Will never ever cease
So good-bye sweet girl until the day
That comes for us to greet
And we walk together, side-by-side
On Heaven's Golden Street
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