Hailee Nichole Minckler

Hailee graduated from Forest High School in 2018 where she was a part of the school's Color Guard. Hailee then worked at Florida Women’s Reception Center, leaving there and working at at Walmart for the past year. Hailee was a member of the truck of a truck club called, It’s Florida Style, where she impacted many lives and made so many friends. Hailee enjoyed crafts, the beach, and playing soccer. Hailee was a very maternal women, if you did not find Hailee at her job, you could always find her with the “Hurricane Howards.” Hailee was known for her bright personality and contagious smile. Friends and family describe her as vibrant, trustworthy, and selfless. Hailee never failed to put a smile on anyone’s face and could pull anyone out of a sad mood with a single hug. If you have ever come in contact with Hailee, your life was impacted forever.

In addition to her parents, Hailee was survived by sister Montana (with a niece due Oct 27th) of Ocala, brother Zachary Minckler of Ocala (stationed with the U.S. Coast Guard in Delaware). Nana Jackie Burrell-Smart of St. Petersburg Florida. Papa Carl Ketchum of Plattsburgh NY. Meme Patricia Minckler of Malone NY. Aunt Lori, Uncle Dale, and cousin Bill of Lyon Mountain NY. Uncle Larry and Aunt Joyce of Chazy Lake, NY. Uncle Andre, Aunt Betbet, cousins Thomas, Kellen, Wyatt and Belle of Morrisonville, NY. Aunt Shell, cousins Aidan, and Liam of Plattsburgh, NY. Uncle Cody, Aunt KK, cousins Madi, Cotlyn, Eastyn and Gracelynn of Ocala, FL. Aunt Chels and Kinsella of Ocala, FL.

She is predeceased by Dwight Smart (papa). Bill Minckler (papa). Russell Minckler (uncle).

A celebration of life will be held on Friday June 25th at 2pm at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 5740 South Pine Ave in Ocala Florida. After the service a lantern/balloon release will take place at Greenway Park at 8pm. All that knew her are encouraged to attend for a send off to remember.