Hadley Rebecca Hanna

Hadley Rebecca Hanna was born February 13, 2017. She is deeply missed by her loving parents William Douglas Hanna and Carrie Crossman Hanna of University Park along with her adoring sisters, Harper and Hunter. She is also survived by her grandparents Pam and Stanley Crossman, Jeanie and Duane Tinkler, and Bill and Donna Hanna, as well as countless aunts and uncles, cousins and friends that loved her. She was a member of Highland Park United Methodist Church.

Our sweet angel Hadley went to be with the Lord on July 4th, which is fitting because she was an independent, spirited, firecracker. To know her was to love her because she loved everyone. When Hadley wasn't cartwheeling through life, she was giving hugs.

Whether she was dancing around the house, tumbling proudly at Mustang Cheer, or shouting "Hook 'em Horns!", Hadley brought joy wherever she went. While her time there was tragically cut short, she found a special home at Camp Mystic, where she was a proud member of the Tonk tribe, the first in her family, and became an avid fisherwoman. She had a heart full of kindness, a smile that lit up every room, and a fierce, loving spirit that touched all who knew her. Hadley never met a stranger and loved making everyone laugh with her silly personality and funny accents. Hadley was creative, insightful, considerate, and caring. She was the brightest of all lights.

Hadley loved school and was excited to start 3rd grade at University Park Elementary in August. She was best known around campus for her big, joyful smile, sneak attack hugs, recess cheer teams and teaching friends to tie their shoes. She loved dancing, cheering, basketball, theatre, macaroons in Paris and most importantly being with her friends and family.

We are forever grateful for the first responders, search and rescue teams, and volunteers, in particular the Kerrville community and Trinity Baptist Church, who worked tirelessly to bring our baby girl home. A special thanks to our own first responder, Uncle Cody, who has remained by our side providing immense support.

The outpouring of love and support for Hadley and the Hannas has been overwhelming for the family. A memorial service is planned for Friday morning, July 11th at 10AM at Highland Park United Methodist Church. In honor of Hadley’s positive personality, we ask everyone to wear bright colors. Please feel free to leave your memories of Hadley on her Facebook page: Hearts for Hadley. Donations can be made in lieu of flowers to the family’s GoFundMe which will be used to create a legacy for Hadley.

Sweet Hadley, you will always be our sunshine. We will carry you in our hearts forever.