2017 Stacy Hadley

STACY HADLEY

Organ Donor

Age 25 ~ Oklahoma City, OK

Honored by lifeshareoklahoma.org

Stacy Hadley cared for many in her five years of service as an Emergency Medical Technician for the Trauma Center in the emergency room. Committed to the public service field, Stacy was studying to become a police officer and later dreamed of becoming a detective. She loved being around friends and family, and loved her nephew like he was her own. Stacy enjoyed being outdoors, going to the lake to boat, ski, and wakeboard. Like many young women, she enjoyed relaxing and spending time with her family by the pool. She was the first to lend a helping hand or give a hug of comfort. Stacy cared deeply about her friends and also those she hadn’t met, which is why her family was not surprised when they learned she was registered as an organ, eye and tissue donor on her license. Her family is comforted by the fact that those who received her organs are able to enjoy life like Stacy did.

Stacy’s Story

Stacy Hadley, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, had an infectious laugh and smile that made everyone around her feel like a friend. She cared for many in her five years of service as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) for the Trauma Center in the Emergency Room. Committed to the public service field, Stacy was studying to become a police officer and later dreamed of becoming a detective.

She loved being around friends and family, and loved her nephew like he was her own. Stacy would frequently tell those around her that her mom was her best friend. She had a beloved dog named Tucker who she loved and cared for.

Stacy enjoyed being outdoors and going to the lake to boat, ski and wakeboard. Like many young women, she enjoyed relaxing and spending time with her family by the pool. She often helped her dad with his ranch and animals, and enjoyed riding her own horse. She and her father would frequently hunt together which she loved to do. Stacy grew up an athlete from a young age, playing basketball and softball up until high school.

Stacy always had a contagious smile on her face that you could never forget. She was the first to lend a helping hand or give a hug of comfort. Stacy cared deeply about her friends and also those she hadn’t met, which is why her family was not surprised when they learned she was registered as an organ, eye and tissue donor on her license.

In 2014, Stacy’s short life was taken too early by an automobile accident. Her fun-loving spirit and contagious smile is missed by many. Through organ donation, Stacy was able to save six lives. Her family is comforted by the fact that those who received her organs are able to enjoy life like Stacy did. In her family’s eyes as well as those she saved, she is a hero.