Haley Elise Stevens

Stevens, Haley Elise (Glock) Haley Elise Stevens, 17, lost her courageous two-year battle with ALS, or Lou Gehrig's Disease, on September 3, 2009. Haley was born on January 3, 1992, in Springfield, MO. Haley was an active member of the Springfield theatre scene and an inexhaustible member of the Central High School student body. She performed in her first play in second grade, was a part of productions at Vandivort and Springfield Little Theatre, and had been a member of almost every Central theatre performance for the last eight years. Haley loved choir, dance, comedy and was a proud member of the Central Kilties. Haley was also an active member at Hope Community Church. Haley is survived by a mother and step-father, Gretchen Glock Teague and Shawn Teague, Springfield; father and step- mother, Matt and LaDonna Stevens, Springfield; a brother, Zachary Teague; three step- sisters, Ashley, Ericka and Erin; grandparents Edgar and Susan Glock, St. Louis; grandparents Margaret and Larry Teague, Springfield; and great-grandmother Lucille Teague, Salem; a large extended family; and hundreds of admiring friends. Preceding in her passing is her grandmother Eleanor Glock. Services: A celebration of Haley's life will be held on Saturday, September 12, in Hope Community Church, 2121 S. Blackman Rd., Springfield, MO at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Keith Worthington Chapter of the ALS Association in Springfield, 1721 W. Elfin- dale St., Ste. 101, Springfield, MO, 65807 or 417-886-5003. Haley's bright life and brave struggle are an inspiration to everyone who knew her. She is loved and missed, and will always be cherished as a beautiful daughter, sister and friend.