Haley Alexandra Hallmark - May 12, 1990 - January 27, 2009

Haley spent her life touching all of our hearts with her sweet and gentle spirit. She was our beautiful angel here on earth. On Tuesday, January 27, 2009, God took our angel to be with Him in Heaven. After a lifelong courageous battle with Cystic Fibrosis, Haley passed away peacefully. She was 18 years old. Our hearts are broken and we will miss her, but we praise God for the precious time we had with her and for all the joy she brought to our lives. Now she is our Heavenly angel and she will always be with us.

Haley had a special place in her heart for animals and dreamed of becoming a veterinarian. She volunteered for the Humane Society and was a member of PETA. She especially loved poodles, adopting and owning five throughout her young life. Haley had a flair for fashion and she loved to shop. She was also very creative and enjoyed art. Haley had a passion for music (all kinds), movies and concerts. She loved to travel, especially to the beach, which brought her peace and comfort. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family and friends. Haley attended All Saints Episcopal School in Tyler and Brownsboro High School. She was also active with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and had high hopes, along with many, to help find a cure. She did not lose her battle; instead, she won a crown in Heaven and we are so very proud of her. Haley's courage led us all to believe that each day and every breath is a blessing as well as an opportunity to create lasting memories. Her strength, her gentle spirit, and her sweet smile will be dearly missed by all who knew her. We will carry her within our hearts forever.

Haley is survived by her loving parents, Rusten and Maryfrances Hallmark of Brownsboro, Texas; brother, Carter Tompkins Hallmark of Brownsboro; paternal grandparents, Roland and Joan Hallmark of Brownsboro; maternal grandmother, Patricia Liberty Olsen of New London, Connecticut; aunt and uncle, Stacy and Ron Hallmark and cousins Hunter Tompkins Hallmark and Hannah Grace Hallmark of Tyler, Texas; aunt and uncle, Catherine and Jerome Kwiatkowski and cousins Cameron and Griffin of Washingtin State; aunt and uncle, Margaret and Michael Weber and cousin Jake of Connecticut; and many other family members and friends. Haley also leaves behind many wonderful nurses, doctors and caregivers that provided love and support and enhanced her life.

Haley was preceded in death by her paternal greatgrandparents, Cleo and Laree Hallmark and maternal great-grandparents, Alton and Jewel Tompkins.

A memorial service to honor and celebrate Haley's life was held on Saturday, January 31, at First United Methodist Church in Chandler, with Rev. Allison A. Thompson officiating. A private burial service for immediate family members followed at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Athens, Texas, under the direction of Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home in Athens.