It’s been 9 days since the first call and 8 days since we spoke with medical teams and said our last goodbyes (thank you Shauna for facilitating that). It’s been 5 days of sitting in our shared office missing your smile and laugh but also taking comfort in our shared space of 5 years. I’m still not sure I have all the right words to say, but I wanted to share some ways in which I remember you.

As a mother, wife, daughter, and sister Stacey made sure to make her family a priority. Whether she was telling me stories about Colton trying ballet or making sure to get to his swim meets despite a busy workday. Whether she was jokingly telling me about reminding her mom to follow weight bearing precautions or trying to explain in her own way how Ryan helped set up a spreadsheet for her legal work and then laughing because she was not the most tech savvy but was so happy he was. She always spoke about her family with so much love and she cut down her hours this year in order to spend more time with them. I promise to continue to advocate for Colton as best possible.

As a physician, Stacey was one of the biggest advocates for her patients. She went to bat with anyone she felt like was not giving her patients a fair shot or writing them off. During one of our recent snowstorms in Houston, Stacey trekked an hour in snow (literally) to assess one of her patients in the ICU because she was so worried about their wellbeing. She told me, “don’t worry I have my Michigan snow boots and Michigan jacket so I’ll be fine.” She nearly gave me a heart attack but made sure to send her location to track her and sent a selfie when she arrived. That’s the kind of physician she was, day in and day out.

As a colleague, Stacey was about uplifting her fellow physicians and her pediatric team members. She really valued the expertise of all our pediatric colleagues at UT as well as all of our pediatric rehab team members at TIRR. She truly enjoyed working with and mentoring medical students. When it came to injustices, Stacey was the first to speak up and support her colleagues in any way she could. She wanted everyone to feel welcome, but also did not tolerate bullying or inequity. She did so out of kindness and reflexively, not out of obligation.

We all will continue to honor Stacey’s legacy and advocacy.

As my other half at work the past ~5 years, Stacey was the best partner I could have ever asked for especially as my first job out of fellowship. She always treated me as an equal even as a baby attending. We shared the same philosophies when it came to patient care and often bounced ideas off one another. We shared the same frustrations when it came to barriers to our patient care and bureaucratic red tape that led to obstacles in our work with patients. At work events or dinners with colleagues, you inevitably found us sitting next to each other sharing inside jokes. As we had a shared office, we often sent texts back and forth to each other while on the same Zoom meetings with our thoughts or jokes because we inevitably had the same responses. People often referred to us as Stacey and Simra when they referred to anything pediatric rehab related. Not sure how there will be a Simra in pediatric rehab without the Stacey, but I know she would’ve wanted me to continue the work she so proudly did.

As a friend, Stacey was definitely the Yang to my Yin. She was all things pink and girly and sunshine while I was all things red/black and Jordans and sarcasm. But it worked. Stacey didn’t bat an eye if I said a curse word, but she always seemed surprised if she said one - that’s how I knew she was really mad at something. We had a shared love of being foodies - though I always teased her about her Cheeto puffs stash. We also enjoyed sharing stories from our travels and she always encouraged my desire to travel despite our limitations with work. Whether it was a pink shawl from Scotland, personalized chopsticks from Japan, or a pink Chandon bag from the winery (she LOVED bubbly), she was always so excited to see what I brought back and always so grateful. She brought flowers for birthdays, holidays, if I was having a bad day, or just because. She offered to work more and cover me without asking for anything in return when I lost 3 close family members within the last 5 years. One of my favorite things is how she began wearing some Jordans and more colorful sneakers these past few years and she would send me pictures of the shoes on her feet - I still remember the awe from coworkers when she wore the green Jordans (in this picture) for the first time and I was so proud  .

Stacey, I’ll forever miss your energy, your light, your kindness, your spunk, your support, your smile, your laugh, your love for pink, and even that ever present crossbody of yours!

You will always be one of one.

My favorite memories with Stacey were seeing her in action advocating for her patients. Whether she was dealing with insurance companies, other physicians, or even family members, she had the sweetest, kindest way of telling people off.

What we do makes a difference and we have to decide what kind of difference we want to make. Stacey, thank you for showing me how to stand up for our patients, even when it is hard, even when it means standing alone.

International Rehabilitation Forum
July 8, 2026

Family of Stacey Hall, DO
c/o Claudia Martinez, MD
TIRR
1333 Mourshund Street
Houston, TX. 77030

Dear family of Stacey and my TIRR colleagues,

I am so shocked and saddened to hear that Stacey passed away after a motor vehicle accident this week. The Board of the International Rehabilitation Forum and I want to remember with you the little bits of wonder and happiness we had working with Stacey.

The IRF is an American not-for-profit group of volunteers who lead most of the training of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation doctors in sub-Saharan Africa. Before we existed there were essentially no specialists in PM&R to care for the 750,000,000 people of that region. Our 2-year PM&R fellowship is changing that, now in 5 countries and spreading. The key to this training is the volunteer work of some of the best young leaders in our field. Stacey was our lead faculty for cerebral palsy over the last 2 years. I remember so clearly sitting in on her lectures, which were as much conversations as lectures, because she energized the local fellows to ask questions and think.

You all know her better than I do, so I won't speak more to the obvious: what a wonderful teacher, talented clinician, and dedicated, warm person! We cannot begin to understand what you're all going through, but it may help for you all to understand that her work with Africa will have impact for generations and across the continent. Today in her honor the fellows from Ghana, Ethiopia, South Africa, Tanzania, and Namibia, along with our faculty, held a moment of silence during our lectures.

We'll miss her so much. I and the board of the IRF pray strength and support for the family and our colleagues down in Houston.

Sincerely,

Andrew J. Haig, M.D., FABPMR, FAPM, FABNEM
President
The International Rehabilitation Forum
www.rehabforum.org
Professor Emeritus
The University of Michigan
55 Monroe Street
Middlebury, VT. 05753 USA

Stacey was a fierce, intelligent, and deeply compassionate person whose fairness, generosity, and dedication touched everyone around her. She was always willing to offer support, guidance, and encouragement, whether in our professional or personal lives.

As I became a first-time mother, Stacey was a source of encouragement, wisdom, and support. She generously shared her time, advice, and experiences, helping me navigate the joys and uncertainties of motherhood with greater confidence. Her kindness, thoughtfulness, and willingness to help in both big and small ways reflected the love and care she so naturally gave to those around her.

Stacey's passion for helping children and families was evident in everything she did, and her impact on the lives she touched will continue to be felt for years to come.

While I will miss her greatly, I will never forget her courage, strength, kindness, and commitment to others. She was an exceptional leader, friend, mother, and wife, and she will always be a hero in my eyes.

I've known Stacey since 2018, when I first joined the faculty at UT Houston, and from the very beginning she was exceptional. Not just skilled, exceptional in the way she showed up for her patients every single day. She poured tireless devotion into her work, the kind of dedication that never clocked out, and it showed in every case we shared.

As a colleague, Stacey earned a kind of trust that takes years to build. I never made a decision about a patient we cared for together without getting her input first, because her instincts were sharper than almost anyone I have worked with, and her read on a patient was something I learned to rely on completely. As a friend, she gave just as much. She was always willing to support, always willing to listen, always generous with her time even when she had none to spare.

There is one moment I keep returning to, because it captures exactly who she was. We had a mutual patient, and I was hesitant about moving forward with a procedure given the prognosis. Stacey saw something in that patient that no one else could see, something that only someone truly invested in a patient's well being could see. She looked at me and said, "Surya, trust me, she can do it." She was not just being encouraging. She meant it, and she was right. That patient recovered, and just as Stacey predicted, she blew away every prognosis anyone had given her.

That was Stacey. She always showed up. She always fought for her patients. She always saw more than the rest of us did, and she was always right to trust it. I will carry that lesson, and I will carry her, for the rest of my career.

When I think about Stacey, here's what I remember :

●   Her style   Always looked super cute at work and her family pics on fb would make anyone jealous

●   Her notes. She called every patient "delightful". I've never called anyone "delightful". No matter what, every child was "delightful".

●   Her commitment to her work. She was one of the best pediatric PM&R out there.

She will be truly missed.

I was fortunate to work with Stacey during my rehabilitation rotations, when she served as my supervisor. I remember her as always positive, encouraging, and supportive. She had a way of making the people around her feel capable and valued, even when they were still learning. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to learn from her, and I will remember both her kindness and the example she set as a doctor and as a teacher.

Stacey was love, joy, and heart. She was such a strong advocate for her patients, and did everything in her power to get them what they needed. It was a huge blessing and privilege to work with Stacey and call her a friend. I am a better physician because of her.

It was an honor to have known Stacey for the past 10 years. She was a colleague, collaborator, friend, and fellow boy Mom.  While working together we shared countless patients over the years. Stacey was an amazing doctor who cared deeply for her patients. I enjoyed our clinic and procedure days knowing she would always be greeting me with a smile. Our best times at work were between the patients, we would sit and talk about our boys. It was wonderful to see how much she loved being a mom.

I will carry on her legacy by continuing to care for our complex patients that we shared, always bringing the joy and compassion that Stacey had for her patients and for life.

I first met Dr. Hall when I was a resident, back when I also thought I would pursue a pediatric rehabilitation fellowship. My first impressions of her have stayed with me: she was passionate, sharp, and fiercely devoted to her patients. She had high expectations for everyone on her team, including trainees.

My path changed, but I was lucky to later work with her as a colleague in the past few years. Just weeks ago, we sat across the dinner table and talked about our kids and summer plans; a week later, we exchanged emails about a rotating medical student.

Her loss is enormous — to our department and to the field of pediatric physiatry. She was an irreplaceable leader and champion for children with acquired and congenital disabilities.

But above all, she will be remembered for her most important role: mom.

Her sweet boy has gained so many "mama bears" from our department to watch over him in the years ahead.

The world lost a beautiful soul.

As colleagues, I hope we will all carry forward her legacy of advocacy, mentorship, and compassionate care.

Dear Stacey,

I close my eyes and see your beautiful smile and hear your sweet voice.

You carry yourself with unwavering dignity and grace.

As a physician, you faithfully journey alongside countless patients and families.

The lasting imprint you leave as both a friend and healer endures in every life you touch.

Honored to be your friend,

Stacey Hall, DO, associate professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, died July 3.

“Dr. Hall was an extraordinary physician whose life’s work was dedicated to helping children with disabilities reach their fullest potential,” said Gerard Francisco, MD, professor and chair of the department; Joel Frontera, MD, professor; and Claudia Martinez, MD, assistant professor. “Her impact extended far beyond the walls of the hospital. She tirelessly broke down barriers, advocating relentlessly to ensure her patients and their families received the care, resources, and opportunities they deserved.”

Throughout her career, Hall dedicated herself to improving the lives of children with physical disabilities through compassionate, patient-centered care. She was deeply committed to helping patients and their families navigate complex medical challenges with honesty, empathy, and realistic goals tailored to each child’s unique needs.

“She was, without question, one of the kindest physicians any of us had the privilege of working alongside,” her colleagues said. “Her compassion, generosity, and unwavering commitment to others touched countless lives in ways that cannot be measured. A woman of remarkable courage and conviction, Dr. Hall always stood up for what was right, even when it was difficult, even when she stood alone. She embodied fairness, kindness, and love.”

At McGovern Medical School, Hall combined clinical excellence with a passion for educating future physicians. She earned multiple teaching excellence awards throughout her career and was recognized in Top Doctor publications for her dedication to patient care.

Beyond her clinical responsibilities, Hall remained active in advancing the field of pediatric rehabilitation medicine through her activity in professional organizations. She maintained memberships in the International Society for Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine and the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine.

Hall received her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008. She completed her internship and residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Loyola University Medical Center before a two-year pediatric rehabilitation medicine fellowship at Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare.

“We will forever miss her infectious smile and the warmth she brought to every room. Though her presence is no longer with us, her light continues to shine through the countless children whose lives she changed, the families she fiercely advocated for, the women she mentored, the colleagues who were fortunate to work beside her, and the friends and family she loved so deeply,” her colleagues said. “We are profoundly grateful for the privilege of knowing Dr. Hall, working alongside her, and witnessing the extraordinary difference she made in the lives of children every single day. Her legacy of compassion, advocacy, and service will endure, and while we mourn an immeasurable loss, we will carry her memory with us always. She is simply irreplaceable.”

In Loving Memory of Dr. Stacey Hall

It is with profound sadness that we share the unexpected passing of our friend, colleague, mentor, and physician, Dr. Stacey Hall.

Dr. Hall was an extraordinary pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation physician who dedicated her career to improving the lives of children with disabilities and their families. She was a trusted advocate, leader, teacher, and source of support for countless patients, families, and colleagues throughout her career.

Those who had the privilege of knowing Dr. Hall experienced her deep compassion, unwavering integrity, and unwavering determination. She believed every child deserved the opportunity to reach their fullest potential and worked tirelessly to remove barriers to care, secure critical services and equipment, and ensure her patients received the support they needed. Her advocacy changed lives, and her impact extends far beyond the walls of our clinic.

Dr. Hall was also a gifted educator and mentor who generously shared her knowledge with students, trainees, therapists, physicians, and fellow healthcare professionals. Through those she taught and inspired, her influence will continue for generations to come.

Above all, Dr. Hall was devoted to her family. She often spoke with great pride about her son and demonstrated through her actions that true success is measured not only by professional accomplishments but by the love and care we give to those closest to us. He was her world.

The loss of Dr. Hall is immeasurable. While her passing leaves a void that can never be filled, her legacy lives on in every child she helped, every family she encouraged, every student she taught, and every colleague she inspired.

We are deeply grateful for the privilege of working alongside her and witnessing the difference she made each day. As we mourn this tremendous loss, we will work as a team to make sure all patients well are supported.

Please keep Dr. Hall's family, friends, patients, and all who loved her in your thoughts during this difficult time.

Dr. Stacey Hall, Advocate. Mentor. Physician. Friend. Mother. Leader.

On July 3, the world lost one of its brightest and most beautiful souls.

I lost a dear friend and colleague from my time at UTHealth Houston, Dr. Stacey Hall.

As a pediatric rehabilitation medicine physician, she was truly one of a kind. She dedicated her life to helping children and their families, leaving an immeasurable impact on everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.

As a mother, her greatest joy was her son, Colton. As a friend, she brought warmth, laughter, kindness, and an unmistakable sense of style wherever she went. She had a way of making people smile simply by being herself.

A tragic car accident took her from us far too soon, but her legacy of compassion will live on through the countless lives she touched.

I am deeply grateful that Stacey was part of my life. Please join me in keeping her family, especially Colton, in your thoughts and prayers during this unimaginable time.

Rest in peace, Stacey. You will never be forgotten.

Getting to know Dr. Stacey Hall through work was such a gift. It didn't take long to fall in love with her infectious personality, her kindness, and the way she made everyone around her feel seen. One of my favorite parts of our friendship was talking about motherhood. Our sons are only a few months apart, and we shared so many conversations about the joys, challenges, and milestones of raising little boys.

Even after I transitioned to a different specialty, Stacey never stopped being there. She was always just a phone call or text away, ready to answer a question, offer advice, or simply encourage me. She gave so freely of her time and knowledge, and she did it with such grace.

Stacey was a truly lovely human. She cared deeply for her patients, her colleagues, her friends, and most of all, her family. The legacy she leaves behind will live on in the countless lives she touched, the physicians and APPs she mentored, the children she cared for, and in her beautiful family.

The world feels a little less bright without her in it, but I am so incredibly grateful to have known her. She will be deeply missed and never forgotten.

After hearing of her death, a family who loves her very much immediately reached out and wanted to share a story, specifically with Dr. Hall's parents, of how much their daughter, Dr. Hall, helped their son, Luc. All of this is shared with their specific request and permission.

Luc has been featured in other UTH media. Dr. Hall met Luc as a preteen who was navigating a new a profound hemiparesis of his dominant side after suffering an AVM rupture. He was understandably upset over the things he could no longer do. After a long hospitalization, he just wanted to go home and was NOT interested in rehab. But, we all knew he (and his family) absolutely needed the support of inpatient rehab.

He was tired of meeting new clinicians! I told him about my friend and University of Michigan fan, Dr. Hall! I knew this shared love for Michigan would instantly bond them - and it did!

Dr. Hall immediately earned Luc's trust and love and was able to guide him through an incredible recovery.

Luc now drives a car, plays adaptive golf on par with other traditional golfers and lives life to the fullest thanks to Dr. Hall's care.

His family asked I share this picture of Luc and Dr. Hall, Luc always wore his Michigan gear to appointments with Dr. Hall! They would do Michigan cheers and chants together - "Let's go BLUE!" -  I am not sure which of them loved this tradition they built together more!

On a personal level, this is one of the many examples I as a PA-C witnessed of Dr. Hall giving all her herself to her profession and her patients. I will carry this lesson from her forward forever.  So many of us will forever be missing Dr. Hall and will aim to carry her forward in all we do.

To the Family and Loved ones of Dr. Stacey Hall

I was lucky to have been the primary scheduler for Dr. Hall's TIRR pediatric patients since my journey at TIRR began 9rs ago. I've basically known Dr. Hall as long as I have worked in healthcare, and she has been an integral part of my every day work life, and a blessing to work with. I've always admired her brilliance and how well she cared for her patient's. She was such an amazing person, and im honored to have been able to work alongside her. I will miss her presence, her politeness, her prompt responses anytime I needed her, and how patient she was anytime I had questions. She never made me feel like I was a bother, and always began her emails with a greeting, and ended them with a pleasant thank you, or

"I appreciate you.

Sincerely, Stacey".

Her generous care and respect will always be remembered and appreciated. I know it will be hard to fill that void and I don't think we ever could. Thank you for sharing her with us for all these years. I pray you are covered with strength, resilience, and love, just as she was.

Dr. Hall will be deeply missed, not only by me, but by her entire TIRR family. My sincerest condolences.

With love and warm regards,
Robynn

McGovern Medical School mourns the loss of Stacey Hall, DO, a beloved member of our Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

She was an associate professor and board-certified and fellowship-trained physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist who provided comprehensive care for pediatric patients with physical disabilities, cerebral palsy, spasticity, dystonia, arthrogryposis, and myelomeningocele.

We will miss Dr. Stacey Hall greatly. She was incredibly kind and warm. She was a fantastic educator and mentor. I cannot say enough about how she helped our department’s educational programs. I share my sincerest condolences with her family and friends. May her memory be eternal!

Stacey,

I have always had such a tremendous admiration for the way you advocate for your patients. The dedication and compassion that you brought to your work was so evident every day, and you inspired me to be a better physician for my patients. I am so grateful to have known you as a colleague and as a friend. Your legacy will endure far beyond your years, and the memories of our time together will be cherished forever.

Chris Falco

July 6, 2026

Dear Dr. Hall,

I never thought I'd be writing to you under these circumstances, but I want you to know what your presence and mentorship meant to me.

I first met you as a confused third year medical student on my very first PM&R rotation. You were such a wonderful introduction to what I would soon learn was an incredible specialty. I had no idea during that first meeting that I would be lucky enough to have you become one of the most important mentors in my life.

When I decided to switch specialties and pursue PM&R, you were the first person I came to with all of my anxieties and doubts. I don't think I'll ever forget the kindness and warmth you showed me that day. Your genuine belief in me gave me the confidence to take that step and try.

As a medical student, I often felt like I was at the bottom of the totem pole, that asking for help or support was almost an inconvenience. But you never made me feel that way. No matter how busy you were, you always made time for the people around you. You had a remarkable way of making others feel seen and valued, and your frequent check-ins reflected the kind of physician and mentor you were, someone who genuinely cared about people. Through all the ups and downs, I always felt a little braver knowing I had you in my corner.

You were really there for me every step of the way: that first Intro to PM&R meeting, being the only attending at my first student presentation, the numerous advising appointments, and even fate matching you as my final interviewer on the day of my McGovern interview.

Thank you for believing in me before I fully believed in myself. I hope your son grows up knowing just how many lives you changed and how much you meant to so many people. Your light was truly one of a kind. My heart hurts knowing our time together was cut far too short. I wish I could run into you in the hallways of TIRR one more time, see your infectious smile, and give you the biggest hug. More than anything, I hope you knew how deeply you were loved, how profoundly you will be missed, and how grateful so many of us are to have known you. Thank you for everything.

Love,

Quynh Le

Dear Colton and family,

I feel incredibly grateful to have known Dr. Hall, and learned from her during my residency. She was one of the kindest people I have ever met. She always walked into every room with a smile, a positive attitude, and so much compassion. She had a special way of making her patients feel cared for, bringing comfort and hope even during difficult times.

Her kindness, warmth, and genuine love for others touched so many lives, including mine. She will be greatly missed.

Melanie Quoilin - former UT resident (class of 2025)

Dear Hall Family,

I met Dr. Hall in the beginning of my MS4 year in 2022. She made me feel so welcome and reassured that things would be okay during a stressful time of unknown in medical school. I can only imagine the warmth and sunshine she brought to her patients, colleagues, loved ones, and most beloved son and husband. Her love for you will never be forgotten and her soul will find you in many ways.

Sincerely,
Karen Hrang
McGovern class of 2023

I had the blessing of being a PGY-2 resident with Stacey being a senior PGY-4 resident at Loyola University PM&R Residency. I remember her volunteering to help me learn the basics of doing an EMG in our lab at Hines VA. Practicing nerve conduction studies on other residents was certainly common, but she made it a point to be available to help us newbies out. Just another example of her immense capacity to help others with no tangible benefit to her. She consequently changed my approach to helping the resident classes beneath me to pay the selflessness forward. God doesn’t make many doctors like her.

You were one of our favorites. Thank you for always being so kind, caring and interested in our lives beyond the clinic. You clearly loved your patients and wanted to do whatever you could to help them thrive and be healthy.

Rest in peace, Dr. Hall.

She was an amazing & beautiful person inside & out! You will truly be missed!! You had just came to our bedside to let us know my son looked great after SDR SURGERY & you were going to be back after your vacation! We are devastated we will not come see you for follow ups. 😥 my prayers for Rosy (her staff) & family.

Dear Hall family, July 20, 2026

There are no words that can lessen the heartbreak of losing someone so deeply loved. Please know that our family is grieving alongside you, and we are holding you all close to our hearts. Dr. Hall came into our lives when our son, Cameron, was just a baby fighting for his life in the ICU. He was in heart failure, dependent on a heart pump and suffered a devastating stroke. It resulted in cerebral palsy and epileptic encephalopathy. The future felt uncertain, and hope felt so far away. Then Dr. Hall walks into the room. She carried with her a warmth and gentleness that immediately changed the atmosphere. I don't know if she ever realized how much light she brought into every room she entered, but to families like ours, she was a beacon of hope. While so many saw diagnoses, limitations, and uncertainty, Dr. Hall saw our son. She celebrated every tiny milestone as though it were the greatest accomplishment in the world. She helped us see the possibilities when all we could see are obstacles. After Cameron's heart transplant, we were learning how to navigate life outside of the hospital, Dr. Hall remained a constant source of encouragement. She met every question and every fear with compassion, patience, and optimism. She never dismissed our worries, but somehow always left us believing tomorrow will be a better day. Because of her we learned to celebrate progress instead of comparing it. Because of her, we found hope again. Medicine needs brilliant physicians, but families need people like Dr. Hall even more. She reminded us that healing is far more than medicine, it's about believing in a child before the child can believe in themselves. Her legacy lives on in Cameron and in countless children whose lives she helped shape. We will carry her kindness with us forever.

Thank you for sharing her with all of us.

With our deepest sympathy,
The Nguyen Family
(Ha, Minh, Cameron, Avery, Nick, & Josh)

Many years ago, I met Ryan Perrone at a work function. After our conversation about our spouses both being in medicine, both being transplants from the Midwest - he said, “You have to meet my wife, you are going to love her.”

He was right. Stacey Hall was an angel walking amongst us, I always knew that. She healed, she advocated, she guided, she mentored, she supported. She laughed hard and loved even harder - and looked stylish as hell doing it all.

She had an aura that made you feel seen, heard, safe, and whole. She embodied grace and goodness.

Stacey was a mother who loved unconditionally.

Stacey was a champion for children. Stacey was a champion for women - and she loved everyone.

She was the one who put out PSA’s to protect children and advocated for them at capitol hill.

She was one of my biggest champions both in my personal life and my career. She encouraged us to never settle, always negotiate and persevere.

In moments of despair Stacey was there. She was the first friend to reach out after our miscarriage.

In moments of fear Stacey was there. She made sure Mike had an N95 mask during the start of COVID far before his employer had provided them.

When we needed support and medical attention for our child and were at a loss, Stacey made a call to her peer on our behalf.

Stacey made every day better. Stacey loved unconditionally.

Her spirit and love are what we aspire to be and reflect back out to the world.

As we mourn her passing, may we feel and share Stacey’s spirit, her everlasting warmth and kindness. And take care of each other, including Ryan and their son, like she did for so many of us in both her personal and professional life.

We love you Stacey and are so grateful to have been touched by your spirit that will always live on. Rest in everlasting peace and love.

I’m still in disbelief. We had just messaged a couple of weeks ago on your birthday. We were always talking about finally meeting up at a future conference somewhere between our hometowns, and I truly thought we had more time.

Stacey held a very special place in my heart. She was one of my best friends from college—a person with a heart of gold who embodied genuine kindness and compassion. She was simply one of the truly good people in this world.

I will always cherish the memories we made together—from college, to Florida, to Costa Rica, and so many moments in between. You were taken far too soon.

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and everyone who loved you. I will miss you dearly.

Damn this one hurts. I’m truly having a hard time comprehending this world without you. Stacey Hall you were always a ray of sunshine and one of the most positive people I knew. I never saw you have a bad day. You were always there for anyone. I’m not sure I would’ve made it thru Michigan without you. I wish I could’ve told you how much I valued our friendship.

I’m so glad I got to see you a few years back in Houston when you guys welcomed me into your home after not seeing you in 20 years. My heart breaks for your family, husband and your little boy Colton. Gone too soon but never forgotten. Fly High! I’ll miss you, Stacey. RIP

I am heartbroken to hear about Stacey's tragic passing. Her dorm room was across from mine during our freshman year of college. Looking back, nearly all the fun I had that year was because of her.

Stacey was beautiful, vibrant, generous, and inclusive—she always had a smile ready for everyone. It deeply saddens me that someone so full of life, who had gone on to build such a beautiful and full life, has been taken from this world far too soon.

Stacey, I will remember you fondly, always.

Oh Stacey… I am at a loss of why bad things happen to such amazing people. I always knew you were so intelligent when we were in school together at West Ottawa and destined for great things, but I could have never imagined the impact you would have on the children of this world.

You were a caring and compassionate healer. I loved reading about your patients.

Rest easy my friend. I will be praying for your family and your dear Colton who I know was your world. RIP

There’s a line I’ve heard over the years that seems to fit here: “Your deepest wound can become the place from which you serve others most generously.” It isn’t always true, but when it is, it can be remarkable.

Imagine Dr. Hall as a little girl facing surgeries, hospital visits, and perhaps feeling different from other children. Then imagine her years later sitting beside a frightened child or anxious parents. She wouldn’t have had to imagine what vulnerability felt like—she had lived it. That kind of experience can foster a depth of compassion that can’t be taught in medical school.

Your comment also reminds me of something the psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor Viktor E. Frankl wrote: that while we cannot always choose what happens to us, we can choose what we make of it. Dr. Hall’s life seems to reflect that idea beautifully.

We’ve all suffered loss, but I’ve never suffered the loss of a child. I simply cannot imagine it, or the forgiveness and hope that seem beyond human reach. Given your terrible loss, we will continue to think of you and Karen, and of Ryan and Colton as well.

Though we are removed from you by many miles we feel especially close this morning. May you be comforted by the memories you will carry forever. May the word “grace” find new meaning when the pain seems nearly unbearable.

Over the years I have felt through your sharing that I knew Stacey.

Words like NOT FAIR, pain, and confusion, mingle with thoughts of WHY? What is life here about?

I really have concluded that Stacy was an angel. I do believe she had higher work to do.

I do not cry often or easily, however, I teared up when I learned about Stacey.

A few days previously, we sat with you at Everyday People, and you spoke as a truly proud and grateful man as you shared your joy about Stacey and the wonderful physician that ..she had become and how she was being recognized for her amazing work.

There are two major days in a person's life - the day they are born and the day they understand why they were born. Stacey knew why she was born with deep, deep sympathy and love...

Stacey, you were taken far too soon. You are such a light in so many lives - mine, Colton’s, your girlfriends, your patients. My heart is completely shattered. I expected to grow old with you while drinking rose petal lattes from LaTazza, sipping elderberry spritz at your pool and going to China Town for reflexology.

You are rainbows, butterflies and sunshine - always my rock, especially these last few weeks.

One of my biggest cheerleaders. I always looked up to you; you inspired me in so many ways.

I promise to always love on and look after Colton. Why did God take you so soon.

I will never understand. I’m so sorry. Please be with me always. May your soul rest in eternal peace. I love you.

I am greatly saddened by this news. Stacey was known for her kindness and genuine nature, and I was fortunate to know her growing up.

She was so intelligent, I knew she was destined for greatness and enjoyed following her on social media.

My thoughts and prayers are with her husband, son, and all those affected by this devastating loss.

Sweet Stacey. My best friend in elementary school. I loved the time we spent together. You were the kindest person. I remember you were wonderful at the harp. You were such a blessing to all. I am heartbroken to hear of your passing. Rest in peace. Praying for your family.