02/24/2026
The SAM Foundation stands with families of su***de loss.
Our hearts are heavy as we grieve alongside a neighboring community following this tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with this family, their friends, classmates, and all who are grieving.
Moments like this remind us how deeply su***de impacts an entire community. If you are struggling, please know you are not alone. If you are grieving, your pain matters and support is available.
If you or anyone you know would like to help us create su***de-safer communities or offer support to survivors of su***de loss, please message us directly today. Together, we can surround families with care, compassion, and hope.
OBITUARY: Lindsey Mae Swan, affectionately known to her loved ones as "Sweet Pea or Stitch," passed away on February 17, 2026, in her hometown of Huntsville, Alabama. Born on July 23, 2013, she was twelve years old. A vibrant spirit, Lindsey leaves behind a legacy of love, talent, and a profound message for her community.
Lindsey was a remarkable young girl who engaged with the world with enthusiasm and intelligence. A student at Mountain Gap Middle School, she was a dedicated member of the choir and a bright academic mind, evidenced by her invitation to join the Girls Engaged in Math and Science (GEMS) Team.
As a member of the Around The Curtain children's theater, she was diligently rehearsing for her role as a lioness in the upcoming production of *The Lion King*. Her energy extended to athletics as well, where she enjoyed playing volleyball, gymnastics, and dancing.
Beyond her activities, Lindsey is remembered for her character. She possessed a heart that was incredibly big, and she loved hard. She had a great sense of humor, a contagious laugh, and a mischievous twinkle in her eye when she was planning her next adventure. She found joy in the simple beauties of life, such as sunsets, stars, and the outdoors. She loved hiking, spending time at the beach, riding her scooter, gaming, and caring for animals.
Lindsey is survived by her loving mother, Brittany Booth and stepfather, Jason Booth; her sister, Lydia Laughery; and her brother, Parker Swan. She is also mourned by her grandparents, Kathy Eason and Kevin Blenman, Nick and Shellie Kioutas, and Ridge and Bebe Shariett. She leaves behind her aunts and uncles, Taylor Laughery and Matt Shamblin, Rhonda and Troy Moore, Allina Hannig, Cassandra Kioutas, Matt Sizemore, Nicko Kioutas, Jennifer and Wayne Lang, Ronnie and Beth Bunner, Steve Bunner; as well as her cousins, Aiden and Avery Brown, Alex Shaw, and Dixie Shamblin, Quinn Moore, Sydney and Payton Bunner, Veronica, Bryce and Aislynn Bunner. As well as other extended family. She was loved by so many family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her loving father, Joseph Laughery, and her grandparents, Ronald and Mary Bunner.
While we mourn the loss of such a beautiful soul, the family wishes to share a vital message based on Lindsey’s final journal entry. She wrote, "it’s too late for me... Please talk to someone even if they look and act OK... They might make it because of you."
There were signs, and there were moments where she expressed her struggle, yet silence prevailed. This tribute is not about blame; rather, it is about awareness and protecting the next child. If you hear a friend talking about hurting themselves, "self-canceling," or not wanting to be here anymore, please understand that this is not gossip, nor is it drama. It is a red flag, and it is a life on the line. If you see something, say something. Tell a parent, a teacher, a coach, or a counselor. You might worry about losing a friendship, but you will never regret saving a life. Silence can cost someone everything. We must remove the shame associated with su***de so that families can grieve out loud openly.
A funeral service will be held at Legacy Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory,16 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL 35758, on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Following the service, there will be a celebration of life at Legacy Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory where friends are encouraged to stay and share stories.
A private burial will follow at Huntsville Memory Gardens, pallbearers will Matt Shamblin, Aiden Brown, Kevin Blenman, Mitchell Morrison, Matt Sizemore, and Nicko Kioutas.
May her spirit find eternal peace, and may her story save a life.
