Maddy’s Last Year

Madalyn Rae (Welsh) Smith passed away just weeks before her 27th birthday at her home next to the love of her life and her beautiful children. They were surrounded by friends and family. This was far too soon, but everyone knew Maddy had lived every day with urgency. She loved deeply and showed sincere interest in everyone. She could overpower a room with her smile and energy, while at the same time not being at all attention seeking. She remembered everything, but especially what was important to you, and she asked you about those things frequently. She was beautiful, confident, patient, and gentle. She had a special depth to be able to understand any room or situation and make it better. She was one in a million and the hole left by her passing is devastating. Her battle with cancer was fought quietly and courageously. She had a hope and positivity til her last day that left everyone believing there was no way anything could get her down. And nothing did. When the cancer had closed in on all of her organ