Madelynn Quarles
5/17/03-6/12/21
In Memory of Madelynn Quarles
We first met the Quarles family in 2005 when they attended our very first Easter Eggstravaganza. This sweet family has served as leaders in many ways. They currently lead a community group for Rising Above where they support and encourage other families with special needs. Over the years, we have been blessed to walk this journey with them and are honored to be a part of their extended family.
Rising Above Ministries exists to provide special-needs families with support, encouragement, inspiration, and community. Our motivation to do this is based in our belief that God deeply loves all families and wants them to know that love in an authentic and meaningful way.
If you would like to donate in memory of Madelynn Quarles, please click the donate button below. You can also send a donation by check to PO Box 222, Cookeville, TN, 38503.
Madelynn Grace Quarles passed away at her home on June 12, 2020. Madelynn was born on May 17, 2003, to parents Staci and Chad Quarles. Even though she was born with a rare genetic condition and chronic medical challenges, Madelynn spent every day of her 18 years living life with utmost joy and bravery. She loved snuggles with her family and nurse Liz, sunny warm days, sandy beaches, road trips, flowers, and being surrounded by her toys. Her smiles and constant laughter touched many lives, and she was loved deeply by those around her.
Her family cherishes her memory as a gift from God. Madelynn is survived by her parents, her sister, Kayla Rose Quarles, and her grandparents Laura Payne, Jerry Quarles and Brenda Quarles. The family welcomes all to her celebration of life service on Saturday, June 19 at 10AM. The service will be held at Central Christian Church (965 E Germann Rd, Gilbert, AZ). In memory of what Madelynn loved most, the family asks everyone to wear casual clothes (shorts encouraged), bright colors (her favorite color was red), beach attire or Disney-themed shirts. Flowers for the family or donations to Rising Above Ministries (www.risingaboveministries.org/quarles-family) are accepted in Madelynn’s honor.
