Madelyn Grace Ward

Madelyn Grace Ward was born on December 20, 2001 at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY to Allison Lowe and TJ Ward. Even at birth Madelyn stood out at 10 lbs 3 ozs with a full head of curly black hair and thick, beautiful eyelashes that were complimented on by everyone who saw her. She was a happy, bubbly baby who grew into a fun, goofy, and adventurous lady that found joy in even the simplest things. Madelyn was a true thrill seeker and had no fear. She always chose the highest ziplines and most terrifying roller coasters that even her sisters were afraid to try, and smiled through every hair-raising moment. She also loved fishing, gardening and drinking breakfast coffee with Granddaddy Tommie. Playing WII bowling with Nanny Anita was their special time, while drawing, dancing, swimming and playing games with her three sisters  (Anna, Sophia and Isabella) and mother Allison and stepdad Shane were also favorite activities. Hunting, 4 wheeling and camping with her dad TJ were cherished adventures. Madelyn loved music and sang both at home and at her church, New Life Baptist Church, Paducah, KY, where she was saved and a member. She used her music to soothe, worship, motivate, meditate and entertain. Maddy had an uncanny ability to catch family and friends in seemingly mundane moments and turn them into  hilarious bloopers on video, for which we all be forever grateful. She was an aspiring Tik Tok star constantly recording and uploading dancing, singing, acting and funny videos. Maddy would be very disappointed if I didn't mention her Tik Tok handle - madz.nightshade . She was gifted in her ability to create horror make-up and her beauty make-up looked professional. She could take the simplest items and create horror masterpieces. Maddy was truly a unique, bright star and will forever be remembered for her huge heart she used to guide her every day and the love she shared with everyone. Madelyn graduated from William Henry Harrison High School in Evansville, IN.
 
She is survived by her parents Allison and Shane Lowe; her father TJ Ward; sisters Anna Hughes, Sophia and Isabella Lowe; grandparents Tommie and Anita Gleeson; grandmother Carolyn Ward; grandparents Sheila and David Fleming; aunt Adrianne Gleeson and cousin Evelyn Cooper; aunts Jill and Chelsea Ward; uncle Jeremy Ward; uncle Lantz Fleming; uncle Dewey Crotchett and aunt Dawn Butler; and numerous other aunts, uncles and cousins she loved as well. She is preceded in death by her grandfather Tony Ward, grandfather Gary Crotchett and uncle Wesley Fleming.
 
Services for Madelyn will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Hughes Funeral Home in Paducah, KY. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until the service starts at 1 p.m. Bro. Tommie Gleeson will be conducting the services.
 
Expressions of sympathy can take the form of donations to St. Jude or the Epilepsy Foundation of America.
 
You may leave a message of sympathy or light a memorial candle at www.hughesfuneral.com.
 
Hughes Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.