Madison Nicole Simerly
Madison Nicole Simerly
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Madison Simerly Obituary
Funeral services for Madison will be held 10 a.m., today, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007, at Mount Enon Baptist Church with the Revs. Jerry Hood and Coley M. Holloway officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Southern Heritage directing.
Madison was a beautiful, loving, vibrant little girl that never met a stranger and was loved by all. She was always smiling and loved going to her church. Madison was in the two year old toddler daycare class at Maranatha Baptist Church.
Madison is survived by her parents, Brent and Mandy Simerly, Dothan; grandparents, Donna and Jimmy Seay, Dothan, Greg and Vicky McCord, Deatsville, Becky Strickland, Dothan, Eugene Strickland, Slocomb, Glenn Simerly, Maryville, Tenn.; great grandparents, Mary and Joe McCord, Dothan, Imogene Johnson, Dothan, Katheryn Seay, Dothan, Frank and Betty Sheffield, Stark, Fla.; aunts and uncles, Tracey and Kim McCord, Midland City, Jessica McCord,Deatsville, Jennifer McCord, Deatsville, Brian and Sian Simerly, Rehobeth, Kevin and Karrie Stewart, Headland, Tammy Phillips and David McKnight, Rehobeth; cousins, Kelsey, Casey, Kinley, Awstyn, Seren, Josh, Brandon, Dylan, Windie, Ricky, Brandon, Riley, Kiara and Grayson.
Southern Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, (334) 702-1712, is in charge of arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in the Dothan Eagle.
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DONNA SEAY
October 6, 2025
WE THINK OF YOU OFTEN AND WONDER WHAT YOU WOULD LOOK LIKE AND BE LIKE. WE LOST YOU WAY TOO SOON AND NEVER SHOULD HAVE GONE AT SUCH A YOUNG AGE. PAWPAW AND I MISS YOU AND WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU, WE LOVE YOU NANA AND PAWPAW
Debbie
April 3, 2022
I miss you everyday sweet angel.
Debbie Kirkland
March 27, 2016
I miss baby girl.
March 26, 2016
Happy birthday sweet pea. I can't believe you would be 11 years old but more than that I can't believe you have been gone 8 and half years. We think about you all the time and it is really hard on me during your birthday. I miss you more than I have the words to say but know you are in the best place ever. Your little sister Ava is growing like a weed. She told a little girl today that was named Madison that she also had a sister named Madison. You send prayers for your mama and daddy because they will always need them, especially on your birthday. I love you and will see you again one day. Nana
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Karrie Stewart
March 25, 2016
Happy 11th birthday in heaven, March 26th will always be your day. I often think what your likes & dislikes would be today. How you would dress yourself & wear your hair. I have alot of wonders about what & who you would be today. Two things I know for sure you are & have always been a angel & that a piece of my heart is on the other side of eternity. I will always miss you & I will always love you & until I leave this earth every March 26th I will get you balloons. I know God's plan is greater than anything this life can offer, but I sure wish, I could hand you balloons & kiss your sweet face today.
Debbie Kirkland
March 28, 2015
I miss you my sweet angel I love you so much
Karrie Stewart
March 26, 2015
It is hard to believe you would be 10 today. I love and miss you more than words can say. Happy Birthday in Heaven Sweet Baby. Love Aunt Karrie
mandy simerly
March 26, 2015
Happy birthday sweet girl. You are greatly missed. I'm going to stay busy and remember all the good times we had. I have so many memories for the 2 short years we had with you. Ava is old enough now she talks about you often. She tells me all the time that yall are playing. It let's me know how much she wishes you were here. I wonder how you would be with her. We plan to take her to Disney this year and it's bitter sweet because we had planned to take you. I know you are always with us in our hearts. I know that one day I will know why you had to leave us and that there is a reason. Your daddy and I still have such a hard time on some days but then there are days it's just a little easier. Just know I understand you are in a better place. As I sign this I just looked up and the pictures that I took the morning you past was up on the picture frame. Your sweet face smiling at me. I was the one truely blessed to have you and to call you mine. Forever my litter girl. I love you to the moon and back. Love mommy and daddy
Donna Seay
March 26, 2015
Spending the day with your mama and little sister. We sure do miss you. Ava knows and loves though she has never met you. We have made sure she knows about her big sister and you would be proud of her. A a is becoming the sweetest little girl and you would be very proud of her. Pappas and I miss you. Love you always, Nana
October 7, 2014
Madison your Pawpaw and I really miss you, we think of you often and see you in your sisters face. Ava looks so much like you and she knows you from pictures,your favorite toys your mama kept and stories we have told her about you. Your mama still grieves so for you and I hope in time she can stop and just remember you and the short sweet time she had with you.I am spending the day with your mama keeping her busy. I love you very much, you will always have a special place in my heart. Nana
October 7, 2014
Sweet girl we really miss you.I wish you could have met Ava, she looks so much like you did and even though she never met you SHE knows you through family, pictures, and special toys YOU had that your mama saved. I don't know if your mama will ever stop grieving for you, I wish she could, I know she will never stop thinking of you and missing you, Pawpaw and I really miss you, we love you and will see you again one day. I love you, Nana
March 26, 2014
Well baby girl you would be 9 yrs old today.. It is just so hard to believe... I still remember holding you the first time and how happy I was... Wished I could see you and Ava together.. It is hard to imagine what you would be in too.. Ava will never take your place and you couldn't take her place. Each of you holds one half of my heart.. I'm taking Ava to the beach and I'm going to celebrate your life with her... I love you so much my Angel! Mommy loves you
March 26, 2014
Madison, Pawpaw and I talk about you often.We see a child that reminds us of you, most of the time it's your little sister...we wonder what you would look like and what your interest would be, would you be a cheerleader,in dance? I know whatever you would have done it would have been with a smile on your face. You had such a sweet personality, never met a stranger. You loved coming to our house and we loved having you. I wish you could have met Ava, you would have loved her! We are going to the beach today, just the girls, I wish you were with us, we love and miss you. I bet you are having the best time in heaven! HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Nana and Pawpaw
February 13, 2014
Madison I am just setting here thanking about our sweet angle . We will never forget what a sweet little girl you was . You had a smile that would melt my heart grand daddy's also. Baby you will never know until we get to heaven what an empact you had on us and all the folks you met .Such a great personality. Grand Ma and grand dad love and miss our angle Madison
Karrie Stewart
October 7, 2013
I can't believe it has been 6 years that you have been gone. As I sent your balloons this morning I stood looking at the sky as I often do thinking if you were still with us what would you be doing. Every year since you have been in heaven when I see kids that are your age I always say Madison would be like them. I can't believe this past March you would have been 8. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you in some way. Your never far from my mind & you will always be in my heart. I love you sweet angel... Love Aunt Karrie
Dianne Lassiter
September 5, 2013
Brent and Mandy,
I just wanted to let you know that you remain in my thoughts and prayers. Sometimes out of the blue, the two of you will pop into my mind and I stop what I'm doing to say a little prayer that God will give you the strength and comfort that you need. I never met your sweet daughter, but it's apparent that she is an amazing girl. I look at her photos here and see so much of both of you in her adorable smiling face. I have no doubt that she is the prettiest little Angel in Heaven and that she is always smiling down on you and your family.
If there is anything I can ever do or if you ever just need/want to talk about Madison (or Ava), I'm here for you. Please do not hesitate to call on me. (899-8094)
Love leaves a memory no one can steal
May God Continue to Bless and Comfort You Each and Every Day,
Dianne Lassiter (RHS 1992)
Mommy
March 26, 2013
Hey baby girl! Mommy, daddy and Ava went and sat with you at the grave and sent you some balloons. I miss you so much and think about you daily. Ava knows and loves you so much. I know you would have been the best big sister. We love you and happy birthday!
October 7, 2012
Hello Sweet Girl. I miss you so much. It doesn't seem like 5 years has passed. You are in my heart and thoughts everyday.
Love Aunt Debbie
October 6, 2012
Well Maddie it seems just like yesterday I was laying in bed with you watching a movie at bedtime. But instead of you being curled up with me it is your baby sister! I never would have thought I could be blessed with another beautiful little girl. I was blessed and she looks a lot like you. It's the night before you left us and I have had a very rough day. I bought your flowers for church and went and sat with you a few minutes. I'd give anything to have you in my arms or playing hide and seek with me! But I know you are in a better place than us. I can only keep my head up and smile and know that I will see you again some day. Daddy and mommy miss you so much and Ava knows who her sissy is. She walks around with your picture all the time and has named your favorite baby doll " sissy doll". Daddy had to go to work but I know he has been doing nothing but thinking of you too! Please be a sweet girl and I will see you when The Lord lets me!
mommy
April 12, 2012
Hey baby girl. Mommy,daddy and Ava took you flowers on your birthday. We sat with you for a while. It was a little easier having daddy and Ava with me this year. I still miss you really bad and still cry myself to sleep sime nights but it seems to be less often. I know you are looking after us. Please never forget how much mommy and daddy love you..you will always be mommy's little girl!
DONNA SEAY
March 26, 2012
TODAY WAS THE FIRST TIME ON YOUR BIRTHDAY THAT I WORKED. YOUR DADDY WAS HOME THIS YEAR FOR YOUR MAMA AND THEY HAD AVA. YOUR PAWPAW, CASEY AND I WENT TO VISIT YOU LATE THIS AFTERNOON, THIS HAS BEEN SUCH A HARD DAY FOR ME, I REALLY MISS YOU. I AM GLAD FOR AVA AND I KNOW YOU ARE GLAD WE HAVE HER. HER SMILE HELPS US SO. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH. NANA
SunShine Killingsworth
February 10, 2012
Mae Mae,been thinkin about u a lot the last couple of days sweet girl.Your baby sister is so cute!I see a lot of u in her face.She has a light just like u did.I miss u lots baby girl.I remeber like it was yesterday chasing you around the daycare and having to find your shoes and purse every afternoon when it was time to go home.From time to time I see one of your classmates and think "that's how big Madson would be!"Your Mommy and Daddy still need some angel hugs and peace.Everybody misses you miss maam,andlove you.You will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. <3
October 9, 2011
Hey Sweet Girl
It's so hard to believe that another year has passed. I think about you everyday. This time of the year is so hard for me, but I know you are in a great place waiting for us to join you. I love and will always miss you,
Love Aunt Debbie
October 6, 2011
Hey baby girl. Mommy and daddy miss you very much. Your little sister looks so much like you. She can act like you too! I catch myself wondering how you would be with her. We think of you everyday and miss you so much but know you are in a great place. We love you with all of our heart.
Mommy and daddy
Jessica Haydt
October 6, 2011
Hey sweet girl... I just wanted to send you a little reminder to let you know that I miss you. I don't know if you can see it from Jesus' arms but your picture is still sitting on my counter at home so I can see your beautiful face everyday. You are missed so much down here but we all know that you are doing great and are in good hand with Jesus. I seen pictures of your baby sister and you guys look so much alike. I can't wait to see you again but untill then, be the sweet girl that I know you are.
Love, Miss Jessie
Suzann Swain
April 5, 2011
Hello little Madison...I know you are ever so happy in Heaven. If you see my little brother, Chad..give him a kiss from me please. I talk to him every day but you can give him something more special for me! I will send kisses to you by him as well.....I know your mama and daddy are so blessed to have little Ava. I saw pictures of her and I think she looks like you. Me and my family hope to see her soon. Bye for now sweet girl...love you very much and will see you one day.
March 26, 2011
Happy Birthday Mae Mae. I love you and miss you. Aunt Debbie
DONNA SEAY
March 26, 2011
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEETPEA. I REALLY MISS YOU AND SO DOES YOUR MAMA, SHE AND AVA SPENT THE NIGHT WITH US LAST NIGHT. WE ARE ALL TRYING TO STAY BUSY TODAY. MAMA IS GOING TO A WEDDING, I AM WORKING IN THE YARD, PAWPAW IS TURKEY HUNTING IN GEORGIA, HE IS MOST PROUD OF THE PICTURE HE HAS OF YOU, HIM AND A TURKEY HE SHOT ONE MORNING. I THINK OF YOU EVERYDAY AND STILL CRY OFTEN BUT I KNOW YOU ARE HAPPY IN HEAVEN. I WILL BE SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU AGAIN BUT UNTIL THEN KNOW YOUR ARE MISSED AND LOVED. NANA
March 26, 2011
Happy Birthday baby girl. Mommy and daddy has had a tough week because we still really miss you. I think alot of people thought having Ava was going to fix it. Dont get me wrong Ava is a true blessing and we love her with all of our heart. But there is also still a hole in our hearts that we lost when we lost you. I sure wish you were here with us because it would be fun to see you with your baby sister. There is times that I can look at her and see you. I think she is going to have some of your ways, looks and your giggle. That will be great. Each day is another day some better some not so good but thats ok. I can now be around other kids and babies without wanting to just curl up in a corner. I know you are looking over all of us and there has been a couple of times that I truely believe you have been around to help me. Maybe give me just a little peace when I need it most. Daddy called and was wanting to check to make sure mommy had bought your new flowers for church and at the grave. Of course I had! I wasnt to happy with the flowers for church so mommy took them somewhere else and had more flowers added to them. I wonder how big you would be now. How tall. How long your hair would be. But I guess it just gives me another reason to look forward to going to heaven. To be with our Heavenly father and to see and hold my baby girl again. I promise that Ava will grow up knowing her big sister. She want never feel like she is second best but she will know how you were. Your funny things you did. and then we will create our own memories with her like we have so many with you. HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET ANGEL, YOU ARE MISSED AND YOU ARE LOVED.
we love you,
mommy and daddy
December 25, 2010
MERRY CHRISTMAS, WE REALLY MISS YOU AND ALWAYS WILL, THE LORD HAS GIVEN US THE BEST CHRISTMAS WE HAVE HAD IN 3 YEARS. YOU HAVE A LITTLE SISTER, AVA. SHE LOOKS LIKE YOU AND YOUR MAMA. SHE WILL GIVE YOUR MAMA AND DADDY SOMETHING TO HOLD AND LOVE JUST LIKE WHEN YOU WERE HERE, YOU WOULD LOVE HOLDING AVA AND KISSING HER. WE WILL ALL BE TOGETHER ONE DAY AND WILL BE EVER SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU AGAIN. YOU ARE AND WILL ALWAYS BE OUR LITTLE ANGEL! NANA AND PAWPAW
December 21, 2010
Maddie,
I met your mom, dad and little sister today she is really beautiful. I had a chance to talk to your dad as we put your little sisters car seat in to go home. I want you to know that you are really loved and missed. I read where you gave special hugs and so did my son, So when you see him I hope you will give him a hug too. I never knew you but I am so looking forward to see you one day/
alice kirkland
October 9, 2010
DEAR MANDY AND BRENT: I TOO SHAREIN YOUR GRIEF I KNOW TOO WELL HOW MUCH IT HURTS PEOPLE TELL YOU TIME HEALS THATS NOT TRUE IT NUMBS A LITTLE BUT IT WILL NEVER HEAL,MY BABT HAS BEEN GONE SINCE 1993 HIS BIRTHDAY IS 12-22-79 I WONDWE A LOT OF TIMES WHAT KIND OF MAN HE WOULD BE? BUT JUST KNOW YOUR DAUGHTER LKIE MY SON IS IN HEAVEN WHERE THERE IS NO PAIN AND SORROW JUST BLISS AND HOPEFULLY ONE DAY WE WILL BE THERE TO ENJOY THAT TOO, I HAVE NEVER MET YOULL BUT ONEDAY MAYBE WE WILL! LOVE IN FRIENDSHIP ALICE
Debbie Simpler
October 7, 2010
Hey Maddie girl. I thought about you all day. I miss you so much. There's never a day that I don't think about you. Keep watching over us my little angel. I love you so much
October 6, 2010
Well baby girl it has been another year since you passed. Some days it still seems like we are trying to plan the arrangements. Mommy and daddy love you still with all of our hearts. Your baby sister is well on her way and will be here by Christmas. I bet you were making sure mommy would have a good christmas! The only thing that would make it better is if you were here to hold her to. I'm going to make sure your candle is burning the day Ava is born. I hope you are having a good time and playing hard with your grandaddy's that have went to heaven also. Remember and always know that mommy and daddy love you soooo much. You were the best thing that had ever happend to us. The best answer to our prayers. I could have not asked for a better gift from God.
Until mommy and daddy get to see you again, just keep giving tight hugs up there.
We love you sweet baby,
Mommy and Daddy
Tracy Jolley
March 26, 2010
HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY SWEET BABY! Aunt Tracy Loves You!!
DONNA SEAY
March 26, 2010
I TALKED TO YOUR MAMA THIS MORNING AT 4:00AM, WE BOTH WERE THINKING OF YOU. I KNOW YOU ARE IN THE BEST PLACE YOU COULD EVER BE AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE INNOCENT. PEOPLE THINK WE OUGHT TO BE "OVER" YOUR PASSING AND WE ARE BETTER, WE DON'T CRY EVERYDAY AND WE GET UP EACH MORNING AND GO ON BUT WE WILL NEVER BE OVER YOUR LEAVING US. WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU, YOUR SMILE, YOUR FUNNY WAYS...I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU AND YOUR PAWPAW LOVES AND MISSES YOU. WE'LL SEE YOU AGAIN SOMEDAY. WE LOVE YOU, NANA AND PAWPAW
Kathy Sachara
March 26, 2010
Happy Birthday Maddie! I know your mommy and daddy are thinking about you a lot today, and need your comfort. I love you!
March 26, 2010
We may have never had the chance to meet here on earth but you are greatly loved and missed so muc Today is your special day, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! I know you will have the greatest celebration there is with our Lord. Love you Tara
March 24, 2010
Well baby girl it is getting close to your birthday. Daddy is out of the country working and mommy will be leaving on your birthday to see your aunt Jessica. I sure do miss you. There is not a day that I dont think of you and wish I could hold you one more time. I know that you are having a great time. Can't wait to see you again. I love you so much sugar bear.
We love you,
mommy and daddy
Michelle Sizemore-Hattier
March 21, 2010
Maddie you remain here in our hears and continue to touch us everyday. I have learned to love better because of you! Happy Birthday Baby Girl! I know that one day i will get to hug you in heaven and that makes me smile. I love you, Aunt Michelle
Suzann Swain
March 19, 2010
Maddie, I think of you often....I know you are in Heaven having a grand time with my little brother Chad. I can't imagine what that must be like. I know that your mommy and daddy miss you so very much each and every day and I always pray for their comfort and strength. I know you send them your love each day. No words or no one can take away their pain but God's hand and your little spirit makes it bearable. I know they can't wait to see you again as I can't wait to see my little brother again! Shelby (my little girl) understands about Heaven now and she says "aww mama, what an awesome place for people to go when they are sick or hurt so they are well again". And that is so very true. I love you Maddie..I know i never met you personally but I can feel you in heart.
Tracy Jolley
March 18, 2010
Maddie,
Aunt Tracy wants you to know that I am thinking about you and wishing you a very Happy 5th Birthday up in Heaven. What a wonderful place to celebrate! Your time on Earth was far too short, but to know that you are celebrating with our Lord and Savior is comforting. Your mommy still has rough days, but she is so strong. She makes me proud every day. Please continue to send your love to her and your daddy. They will always need it, until they are reunited with you in Heaven. Until we meet again sweet baby, I love you.
Amy Ziegler
March 17, 2010
My prayers are with you guys, I know how hard this time of yea is and always will be. I love you and know that we are always here for you.
KARRIE STEWART
October 7, 2009
MADDIE AUNT KARRIE LOVES YOU SO MUCH AND I MISS YOU TO AN AMAZING LEVEL BUT I WILL ALWAYS HAVE YOUR PRECIOUS SMILING FACE AND ALL MY MEMORIES WITH ME AND YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE YOUR SPECIAL PLACE IN AUNT KARRIES HEART THAT WILL NEVER GO AWAY YOU WILL ALWAYS BE WITH AUNT KARRIE PLEASE BE WITH MOMMY AND DADDY TONITE THEY MISS AND LOVE YOU SOOOOOO MUCH MADDIE THERES NOT A DAY THAT GOES BY THAT YOU ARE NOT THOUGHT ABOUT, OR TALKED ABOUT HOW PRECIOUS YOU ARE UNCLE KEVIN AUNT KARRIE JOSH AND BRANDON LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH BABY GIRL IM SENDING KISSES WITH THIS AND HUGS
Suzann Swain
October 7, 2009
Mandy,
I just want you to know that you are a very sweet and caring woman with amazing strength. Even in your sorrow, you find strength to show others how much you care for them. I know without a doubt that Maddie knew she was loved and had a wonderful mama and daddy. The pictures i have seen prove this! I know that today is a VERY difficult day with so many moments being relived in your mind. When you have those moments I pray that God will intervene and flood your mind with wonderful memories. I love you and think of you, Brent and Maddie each day.
Brent,
I too want to tell you that you are a man of amazing strength. I praise you for staying strong for yourself and for Mandy. I know today is VERY difficult but as with Mandy, my prayer is that God will intervene and flood your mind with wonderful memories.
Maddie,
Your mama and daddy love and miss you so much. I know you are in a wonderful place with no pain and no sorrow. I pray that your mama and daddy can receive an extra special moment today...maybe a brush on the cheek or a whisper that only they can hear. Today is very hard for them...each one reliving different moments of things that happened. I know that with the support of family, friends, the good Lord and you their precious angel they will be able to make it through this day....I Love you Maddie....
Kathy Sachara
October 7, 2009
Madison,
I know you are sending your love to your Mommy and Daddy today. They sure need it, they both love you and miss you so much. You will always be young and beautiful, working as a guardian angel to those you knew and loved, and even those you see that need it. Keep your Mommy and Daddy strong, and knowing you are okay can hopefully give them a little peace.
Love,
Cousin Kathy
Starla Watford
October 7, 2009
Madison- Hey sweet girl! We miss you so much at church! I just loved seeing you face in the foyer to greet us when we walked in on Sunday morning. Madison, if you can, and if the Lord see fit, will you give your mama and daddy some kind of sign that you are doing wonderful up in Heaven? Maybe in a dream, or just anything to help them understand that you are ok! I know you would not want to come back to earth (after being up there with THE KING OF KINGS, who would want to come back?!)but just a sign for them would be nice. You were such a beautiful little girl, and I bet you are just absoulutly gorgeous with your wings! I'll see you when I get there!
Mandy and Brent- Me, Jason, Dylan and Blake love you so very much, and if you ever need me any time of the day or night do not hestitate to call me up to talk or to cry. I am here for you always!
Dear Lord- Please be with Brent and Mandy today. Wrap your loving arms around them. Help them to just get through this day. God please be with my friend. We love you Lord, and we know that even in this tragedy, your name will be glorified!
October 7, 2009
Madison,
Its mommy and daddy. We sure do miss you sooooo much. I cant seem to get you off of my mind. You are in every thought that I have. If I could only have one more tight hug. One more little kiss. Your daddy is out on the rigg so if you can just send him some extra love today. If you can send me a kiss or a tight hug mommy would sure like to have one. You will never be forgotten. You can never be replaced. You will be forever my angel, sent to me from GOD. I guess he just needed you more.
Love,
Mommy and Daddy
October 7, 2009
BRENT & MANDY I WANT YOU TO KNOW I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH AND YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS.
October 7, 2009
I LOVE YOU MY ANGLE...YOU ARE FOREVER IN MY HEART.TELL UNCLE RICKY THAT YOUR AUNT TAMMY LOVES HIM AND MISSES HIM.
NANA
October 6, 2009
MADISON, I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW MUCH I MISS YOU, I JUST CAN'T EVEN PUT IT INTO WORDS. I KNOW IF YOU COULD, YOU STILL WOULDN'T COME TO SEE US, IT MUST BE AMAZING IN HEAVEN. I THINK OF YOU ALL THE TIME AND MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH. I WORRY ABOUT YOUR MAMA AND DADDY, THEY MISS YOU TO. I WISH YOU COULD JUST LET YOUR MAMA KNOW YOU ARE HAPPY, WE KNOW YOU ARE, I GUESS I JUST WISH WE COULD SEE YOU ONE MORE TIME. IF I COULD JUST GET ONE LAST HUG AND KISS IT WOULD MEAN SO MUCH FOR ME. I HOPE YOUR MAMA CAN HAVE A BABY SISTER OR BROTHER FOR YOU, IT WILL HELP THEM HERE UNTIL THEY CAN SEE YOU. TOMORROW WILL BE 2 YEARS, SOMETIMES IT SEEMS LIKE 10 YEARS AND SOMETIMES IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY. WE ALL LOST SO MUCH WHEN YOU LEFT, I THINK WE ALL AGED 5 YEARS. YOU TOOK ALOT OF OUR HAPPINESS AND LEFT A VERY BIG HOLE. I LOVE ALL MY GRANDCHILDREN, YOU WERE SUCH A LOVING CHILD TOWARD PAWPAW AND ME, YOU ALWAYS WERE SO HAPPY TO SEE US. I LOVE YOU VERY DEEPLY AND ALWAYS WILL. WAIT FOR ME AT THE GATE LIKE YOU USED TO WAIT FOR ME AT THE FRONT DOOR OF THE CHURCH.
October 6, 2009
Mandy and Brent,
Just wanted you to know that I love you both and you will be in my thoughts and prayers tomorrow. I wish I could take away your pain for just one day but I know that's not possible. Just remember I love you.
Love
Michele Sorrells
Alisa Rowland
October 6, 2009
Madison,
Hey Sweet girl. This is Ms.Lisa from church,I just wanted to let you know that we will keep taking good care of your Mommy and Daddy, Tomorrow is going to be very hard for your Mommy and Daddy. Every day they get stronger but on days like tomorrow it is a little hard, but we keep telling them about how your special time here on earth was. Madison as you know, Cause you have the jewels in your princess crown from Jesus, you help to bring people closer to Him. Thank you for coming into our lives and making it such a better place. We are missing you so very much, but I know I will get to see you again, and we will get to play baby one more time like we did in the nursery.Jesus please be with Mandy and Brent thru this time of healing. Mandy misses her baby so much and she really needs you more than I will ever be able to express. Thank you for Madison and her life, Thank you for staying by her mommy and daddy's side.
Love
Mrs. Lisa
Whether we are filled with joy or grief, our angels are close to us, speaking to our hearts of God's love. ~Quoted in The Angels' Little Instruction Book by Eileen Elias Freeman, 1994
alice kirkland
October 4, 2009
my dear mandy there are no words to say that will ever take away your pain there is no greater loss that the one you and i share,but by the grace of god and family and friends we will survive just remember if she could tell you she would say mommy i am very happy here and one day you will be here with me it has got to be a wonderfull place there no sadness no tears and no pain we have all of those things we are going through for them but always remember you have the love in your heart and the memories that no one can take away when i herq the dance by garth brooks i cry because my little angel would ask me to dance and he would say moma dip me i still see his big brown eyes looking up and me and until my mind is gone i have that so having lost a child too i know your pain time heals some but it will never go away so think of all your memories and she will be there with you sometimes when i am in bed at night and i am down and out i talk to chad and tell him to touch my face and blow me a kiss and sometimes i feel it i know it is only in my mind but it make me happy so tell your little angel to give you a kiss and give her one back so mandy god bless you and keep you and brent you know he is keeping maddie happy !!!!
Melissa Glavan
March 26, 2009
Happy Birthday Madison!! You are such a beautiful angel!! I wish Trey and I could have known you!! I've heard so much about you, and you are so special to everyone you touched! A true ray of Sunshine!!
Mandy, I just wanted to tell you that I am thinking of you today and always!! You all are in my prayers!
Melissa Glavan
Suzann Swain
March 25, 2009
Hello Little Miss Madison - my name is Suzann. I never got the chance to meet you but your mama and daddy have told us so much about you and I have seen what a beautiful little girl you are from all the pictures. Your mommy and daddy love you SO much. I know they are having a tough time right now but with Jesus' help and all the little angels up in Heaven with you, they can find peace in their hearts. I have a very special little angel in heaven with you, and his name is Chad. He was such a precious little boy and I am sure he is still handsome! Tell him I said hello...and I love him. One day soon we will all be together again...until then, we have our precious memories to remind us of how wonderful our time with yall was here on Earth. Take care of all the little angels....and make sure that a special little one taps on mommy and daddy tomorrow :) Love ya lil precious one, Miss Suzann
Kathy Sachara
March 25, 2009
Madison,
Even though I never got to officially meet you, I have learned so much from your mommy and daddy. I know more than anything that they love you as much as the day they found out you were coming into their lives. I think about you and your mommy and daddy every day and I know you are helping them to stay strong and safe. I just wanted you to know that I love you too. Happy Birthday beautiful girl...
K LOVE
March 25, 2009
I think of you often
and make no outward show,
But what it means to lose you,
no one will ever know
You wished no one farewell,
not even said good-bye,
You were gone before I knew it,
and only God knows why.
You are not forgotten
nor will you ever be,
As long as life and memories last,
I will remember thee.
To some you may be forgotten,
to others a part of the past,
But to me who loved you dearly,
your memories will always last.
Nothing can be more beautiful
than the memories I have of you.
To me, you were someone special,
God must have thought so too!
If tears could build a staircase
and memories a lane,
I would walk all the way to Heaven,
and bring you back again!!!
Jessica Haydt
March 25, 2009
Hey Madison,
This is Ms. Jessie from the daycare. I just wanted to let you know that I love you very much and I think about you all the time. I have your pictures by my bed to remind of what a sweet girl you are. You keep me strong when I am feeling down. I know that you are helping Jesus keep all of us safe down here. I'm sorry I wasn't there for your memorial at the daycare but I know that you got my baloons from all the way in Arizona. I wouldn't have missed that day for nothing in the world. I love you very much and I can't wait for the day that I get to see your smiling face and get to have another one of those sweet hugs. I want you to know that you have made changes in everyone's lives down here and we all can't wait to thank you. Well I'm gonna go and I will see you later. I love you baby girl.
Love Ms. Jessie
Mandy Simerly
March 25, 2009
Ok baby girl its mommy. Been thinking about you all week and today is the day mommy was put in the hospital to have you. However you had something different in mind, you decided not to come until the next day. We managed to scare everyone. I had that bad reaction to the epidural that NEVER took. For 18 1/2 long hours I had finally decided that you just was never coming into the world. Your daddy was so cute that day. He paced around that room and if I grunted he was at that bed checking on me. Your nana never left my side either but I sure needed my mama that day to. You had so many people there waiting I think there was over 30 people in the waiting room that next morning just waiting to see your little face. At one point they started playing a game to guess your weight and length and your daddy guessed 6lbs 4oz and 18inches. I laughed at him and told him he would never win. But he did guessed everything right. You looked so tiny in his arms. Mommy and daddy miss you so much. I love you with all of my heart.
Mommy
MANDY SIMERLY
October 8, 2008
MADDIE,
IT'S MOMMY. SORRY THAT I DID NOT WRITE YESTERDAY MOMMY AND NANA WORKED REALLY HARD TO KEEP BUSY AND REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES. I WENT TO DAYCARE YESTERDAY, THEY HAD A LITTLE MEMORIAL SERVICE AND LET THE KIDS RELEASE BALLOONS. IT WAS SO SWEET. THE KIDS ALL CAME UP AND HUGGED ME. I COULD NOT HELP BUT FEEL LIKE YOU WERE LOOKING DOWN ON ME. I MISS YOU SOOOOOO MUCH. YOUR DADDY IS HAVING A REALLY HARD TIME. I'M GLAD THAT YOU FINALLY GAVE HIM THE SIGN HE NEEDED. YOU KNOW THAT HE FELT LIKE YOU BLAMED HIM. BUT HE DOESN'T ANYMORE. WELL DADDY AND I JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT EVERY MINUTE YOU ARE ON OUR MINDS AND HEART AND WE WOULD DO ANYTHING TO HAVE YOU BACK..I BEGGED GOD THAT NIGHT TO TAKE ME INSTEAD OF YOU. BUT I GUESS IT WAS NOT MY TIME. BUT I GET ANGRY THAT IT WAS YOURS AND THAT IS SOMETHING THAT I'VE GOT TO WORK ON. BABY GIRL HELP KEEP MOOMY AND DADDY STRONG. SEND US LITTLE SIGNS ALL ALONG. BE THE SWEET LITTLE GIRL MOMMY KNOWS YOU ARE AND BE PATIENT BECAUSE WE WILL SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN. HAVE FUN UP THERE WITH YOUR GRANDPARENT THAT HAS ALREADY GONE TO BE WITH THE LORD. I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH.
LOVE
MOMMY
Ginger Morris
October 7, 2008
Brent and Mandy: You don't know me, but, we don't have to know each other to pray for each other, Prayer is so powerful and can see us through the toughest times in our lives. It is our lifeline to God. Some questions we have about life just do not have satisfactory answers. Losing a child so tragically just doesn't make sense to us. But the ways of God are above our comprehension and we have to trust Him to take care of us through the darkest times. Someone gave me a book once entitled "On the other side of Sorrow". Do you know what is on the other side of sorrow? It is joy and God will in His own time give you that joy again. Just trust Him in every moment of the day. When the burden gets too heavy, just say a whisper prayer for relief. It can be as simple as "God my sorry is so great--please lift this burden from me for a little while. It is a prayer you will probably have to pray many times over, but just don't give up on God. He'll see you through this time. Know that I will pray for you and Brent in the days and weeks ahead. My Warmest Regards in Christ, Ginger Morris
AUNT KARRIE
October 6, 2008
MADISON
YOU ARE A BUNDLE OF SWEETNESS BRIGHTNESS AND FUN. THE BEAUTY OF SPRINGTIME AND THE WARMTH OF THE SUN. YOU ARE INNOCENCE COVERED IN PLAYDOH AND GLUE. A COMPOSITE PICTURE OF GIGGLES AND COOOS . A BUNDLE OF AMUSEMENT AND AND OFTEN A TEASE WHO WILL CAPTURE YOUR HEART WHILE DRAGGING HER BABY DOLL WAR EAGLE BY THE FOOT BUT WHETHER YOUR BEING SWEET MISCHIEVOUS, OR COY. YOU ARE YOUR MAMA AND DADDYS LITTLE DARLING ANGEL WITHOUT A DOUBT BUT YOU ARE ALSO ONE OF AUNT KARRIE'S PRIDE AND JOYS. MADDIE I CANT BELIEVE IT HAS BEEN A YEAR SINCE YOU LEFT US BUT TOMORROW IT WILL BE AND AS FOR ME I STILL DONT WANT TO THINK YOUR NOT HERE ON EARTH WITH US BUT I KNOW YOU ARE STILL HERE IN EVERYTHING WE TOUCH AND EVERYTHING WE SEE AND I KNOW WHEN I SEE YOU AGAIN YOU WILL BE HOLDING ANGEL BABIES AND HOLLERING GO TIGERRRS ALTHOUGH AUNT KARRIE IS ROLL TIDE MAYBE I CAN HOLD SOME ANGEL BABIES AND WE CAN SAY ROLL TIGGERRS I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH. BUT I WANT YOU TO DO ME A FAVOR TOMORROW I WANT YOU TO HELP MAMA AND DADDY AS MUCH AS YOU CAN AND I KNOW YOU WILL BECAUSE YOU HAVE OUR LORD AND SAVIOR AND WITH THE BOTH OF YOU I KNOW MAMA AND DADDY AND ALL OF US WILL DO OK THIS COMES WITH A HUG AND A KISS LITTLE MISS PRISS
Valerie Sawyers
April 3, 2008
Madison, I never knew you but I know your parents. You are such a beautiful little girl. You and your parents were on my mind today, and are often. I know I can't ask why this had to happen or we aren't suppose to but my heart just breaks everytime I see your parents. I know your watching over them and are with them in the quiteness of the night, the beautiful blue sky days, the smell of a flower and in the rain. I know you are a beautiful angel in heaven picking flowers for your mom and dad each and every day. Those are the most beautiful flowers ever! I just wanted you to know that you and your parents are thought of very often and a smile comes to my face to know they got to share their love with you and that Jesus lended you to them especially for you because he knew they would be the most wonderful parents ever! You are a beautiful special little girl! I dont' know what to say to your mom and dad sometimes when I see them, especially when I have my girls with me, I know its so hard. Please also be with me when I see them that I might know the right words to say.
In our thoughts and continued prayers.
Valerie & Tim Sawyers and girls
Aunt Karrie Stewart
March 27, 2008
MADISON,
I havent written to you on here in a little while but I wanted to today yesterday was your 3rd birthday and I came to see you and I sat with you awhile and I thought alot about your beautiful smile and your precious laugh and how you love noodles and chicken and ketchup and it brought a smile to my face along with some tears because I miss you so much theres not a day that goes by that I dont think of you in some way and I talk to you often and every night before bed I always say a prayer for mommy and daddy because Maddie they are strong people I just want you to know they love you with all they have all that they are and my heart breaks for them because I know how much we miss you and their missing you is times a hundred to ours but none the less we all are trying to help mommy and daddy through the long days without you with physically but I know you are still very much here with us and will always be here Maddie I know you know how all this puzzle comes to together for all of us and its way more than any of us can grasp in this life and Gods plan is more than we can grasp I just want the day to come for us that we can wrap our heart around this pain and emptiness we fill and we can smile and say alright now we understand and we will never ask why again thats when I know we'll to where we never have to say good bye to anyone and we can hold you forever you always were our angel before you ever got here and you will always be an angel you are beautiful from the inside out I dont have the answers for why you had to go so soon but theres one thing I know your mommy gave birth to one of the most loving, caring,free spirited, newborns there has ever been and god knew what was to lay ahead of us but I am grateful for the pure joy and wholeness and goodness he sent when he sent you to us for the two 1/2 years that he lent you and I know you are the best little angel in heaven and the best little helper that god has I even enjoy the rain now because I know your helping send the raindrops here just dont giggle to hard when you soak aunt Karrie when shes going from house to house to clean and my comet can is so wet it wont come out Maddie I cant wait until I can hold you and kiss your sweet face you are precious to me but you can look inside my heart and know that I love and miss you to an amazing level and again I will tell you Happy Birthday because in heaven everyday is a birthday. I love You angel your always with me and all the times I dont know what to say to mommy because it seems like everything I may say may make her more sad I always come to you for help and you always seem to send just the right words and I want to thank you for that and I will always do that when i get in a rut so you keep a look out for me cause Ill be needing your help all along I love you Ill write again soon
MOMMY
March 22, 2008
Madison,
It's mommy. I've had a some really bad days here lately. I want you to know that I love you so much. I would love to be fixing your hair and dressing you up for church tomorrow. But I know that you are in the best place to celebrate Easter. I love you with all of my heart please don't ever forget that
Suzann Swain
January 21, 2008
Brent and Mandy,
I just wanted yall to know that yall continue to be in our thoughts and prayers each day. Please let us know if we can help yall in any way. God bless. Jerry, Suzann and Shelby
Pam Richardson
December 11, 2007
Mandy & Brent, I was so proud to meet you at Compassionate Friends. You are an inspiration and you will witness to many people. This is a poem titled "TO ALL PARENTS" that a couple from Headland sent to me after my 21 year old son, Matt Yarbrough, was killed Jan. 28, 2004.
"I'll lend you, for a little while, a child of mine, "He said,
"For you to love while he lives, and mourn when he is dead,
It may be six or seven years, or twenty two or three,
But will you, 'til I call him back, take care of him for me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you, and shall his stay be brief,
I cannot promise he will stay, as all from earth return,
But there are lessons taught down there I want this child to learn.
I've looked the wide world over in my search for teachers true
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes, I have selected you.
Now will you give him all your love-not think the labor vain,
Nor hate me when I come to call to take him back again."
I fancied that I heard them say, "Dear Lord, thy will be done,"
For all the joy this child shall bring, the risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shower him with tenderness and love him while we may,
And should the angels call for him much sooner than we planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand.
I think about Matt every day, there is no greater loss than losing your child. Just remember, breathe in and breathe out....put one foot in front of the other and pray! For our angels will be there to greet us, one day.
Karrie Stewart
December 4, 2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
BEST FRIENDS PLAYING IN ROCKS
December 3, 2007
CASEY,KELSEY AND MADISON
December 3, 2007
KINLEY, KELSEY, AND MADISON
December 3, 2007
WAR EAGLE!!!! GO TIGERS!!!1
December 3, 2007
MADISON BEING FUNNY
December 3, 2007
OUR LITTLE ANGEL MADISON SIMERLY
December 3, 2007
Kelly McHenry
December 1, 2007
We want you to know how sorry we are for your loss. As a family with small children, we cannot begin to imagine how you feel. However, we pray for you all the time. Remember that God will help you through your loss and pain.
Mandy Simerly
November 29, 2007
Madison,
Mommy has not wrote lately. I've had a really hard time without you. Mommy don't know what to do with her time and at bedtime I'm lost. What I would give to hold you one more time. To smell your hair and have you wrap your arm around me for one of you "tight hugs and kisses". Mommy and daddy miss you sooooooo much. Please be sweet in heaven and make mommy proud. I love you baby girl. Never forget mommy loves you thiiiiiiisssss much!!!.
Mommy
Katina Wilhite (Rowan Companies)
November 26, 2007
I and my friends in the Choir Ministry at Second Baptist Church in Houston have been praying for your family. Please know that you are loved all over the world, and that God loves you most of all. May He bless you and keep you, may he make His face to shine upon you -- and give you peace.
Rowan Paris
November 26, 2007
The Crews from the Rowan Paris are so very sorry for your loss. We will be keeping your family in our prayers.
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Judy Cook
November 10, 2007
If you're experiencing doubts, questions,frustration,anger, and many other negative feelings at this time, it is understandable. Just know that God knows and understands these feelings as well. I pray that you gain a sense of trust and of an eternal love that love never dies..God does understand because He too lost His only Son so you would have the promise of seeing your baby again.
STEVEN WITH MADISON CHRISTMAS OF 2005
November 9, 2007
Vanessa Mitchell
November 9, 2007
I can't even begin to understand how you must feel. I have lost a loved one, but not my child and I know every loss is different. May God keep you and strengthen you in the days to come.
DADDY FEEDING MADISON CAKE
November 8, 2007
MADISON 2ND BIRTHDAY GETTING READY TO BLOW OUT CANDLES
November 8, 2007
NANA WITH MADISON AND KINLEY
November 8, 2007
Mark & Kim Butterfield
October 27, 2007
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. Although we have never met you, we have small children of our own, and can't imagine what you must be going through at this time. We live a few doors down from you, and just wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Jack and Nancy Turnham
October 21, 2007
Mandy and Brent,
Know that you both are in our prayers every day and that your needs are being lifted up to God. Words cannot express how sorry we are.
Steve Hersey
October 18, 2007
Dear Brent and Mandy,
Madison (Mae,Mae) was one who could "turn the world on with her smile". She was one of those unique children who could always brighten your day and she often did that for me when she would come running into my office with one of her hugs. I and my family were devastated when we heard of her passing. We don't know why this happened but we do know that we keep our eyes focused on Jesus. Trust in Him and His salvation will bring a reunion with Madison in heaven. We are praying for you.
Kevin Karrie Josh Brandon Stewart
October 13, 2007
Bubba and Mandy all our thoughts are on you. Know that we love you both and dont hesitate to call us. Madie brought so much joy to both sides of her family and the memories will always be with us all. I will see you both soon. All my love to you two.
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