A beloved mom, daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin and friend, Madeline Elizabeth Apple was called home on November 3, 2020. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on May 17, 1995 and adopted three weeks later by Chris and Jill Apple, Madeline grew up in Plano, Texas, where she attended Prestonwood Christian Academy and graduated from Plano West High School.
Madeline loved life, family and friends and for 25 years spread her love in unique ways to each person she came in contact with. Her laugh and smile had a way of lighting a room. She had this power that compelled happiness even in the darkest of times. Madeline placed her love in each of our hearts and cemented its presence there in many different ways. Madeline had the ability to create comfort among strangers. She was in a constant state of forgiveness while also desiring the happiness of others.
She loved her son, RJ, with all her heart and soul. He was the light of her life and always kept her going, especially during the darkest times. For those who knew her, she was always the loudest in the room, and everyone was aware when she showed up (whether they wanted to know or not). Her first questions were usually, “What are we eating, and where’s the Dr. Pepper?” She had a way of making people belly laugh, be as mad as they’ve ever been, and feel that you had a best friend…all within an afternoon. She was fiercely loyal to her friends and family.
We will always remember her infectious smile, boisterous laugh, booming voice, piercing brown eyes and caring personality. Her presence in our lives will be sorely missed. When you think of Madeline, celebrate the good memories you have of her, how she wanted the best for you…for each of us. Remember that life is fragile, short, and should be lived to the fullest with our eyes pointed toward the Cross.
She was preceded in death by three of her grandparents: Charlie and Connie Apple and Dr. Bob Eaton and her uncle, Joe Kinder.
Madeline leaves behind her son, RJ, who was the love of her life; her parents, Chris and Jill; brothers, Creighton and his wife, Hannah, Chandler and Colby; grandmother, Phoebe Eaton; her birthmother, Stacey Sizemore and family, and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
A Celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, November 9, 2020 at Faith Chapel at Prestonwood Baptist Church, located at 6801 W. Park Boulevard, Plano, Texas 75093. If you’re not familiar with Prestonwood, Faith Chapel is located under the elevated cross on the southeast side of the campus. The service will also be live streamed at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-5JQUj5vSU6vpcjAH74T3w
The family will be receiving visitors for a “come and go” remembrance gathering that will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2020 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home, 2525 Central Expressway, Allen, TX 75013 (Exit #38A North). Only a limited number of guests will be allowed to enter the funeral home facility at any one time to maintain social distancing.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like to request that a donation be made in Madeline’s name to Emily’s Place (emilysplacetx.org) or Nexus Recovery Center (nexusrecovery.org).
Celebrationoflive.tv Memorial Service link https://celebrationoflife.tv/blog/madeline-elizabeth-apple