Kristina Hadaway

November 12, 1957 - June 9, 2025

Kristina Hadaway passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. After a courageous year-long battle with cancer and other illnesses, she is finally at peace—free from pain and reunited with her beloved husband.

Kristina was a lifelong resident of Auburn, Alabama. She cherished her memories of time spent with friends at the Midway Roller Rink, where she met the love of her life, Samuel "Sammy" Hadaway—fondly known as "Grinch." From the moment they met, Kristina and Sammy were inseparable. Together, they shared a beautiful life filled with horseback riding, trips to Biloxi, and, most of all, the joy of being grandparents.

She was preceded in death by her father, Albert "Red" Hagans; her sister, Dolores Folds; her husband, Samuel "Sammy" Hadaway; her childhood best friend, Nancy Marsee; her beloved horse, Major; and many other treasured family and friends.

Kristina is survived by her mother, Gerda Hagans; her daughter, Heidi Marlin (Kevin); her grandsons, Hagan and Austin Marlin; and her bonus granddaughter, Berkeley Ragsdale. After the passing of her sister Dolores, Kristina lovingly stepped in as a second mother to her nephew, Cameron Folds (Jamela), and niece, Melanie Hocevar (Jeff). She also embraced the role of grandmother to her great-nephew, Brayden Smith, and great-nieces, Camryn Smith, Irish Folds, Haven Folds, and Clover Folds.

She is also survived by her brothers-in-law, George Folds (Lena), Tommy Hadaway (Kathy), Mark Hadaway (Sam), and Phillip Hadaway (MaryAnne); and her sisters-in-law, Claris Meall, Nancy Elder, Nell Manley (Kenny), Teresa Baker (Brian), and Cheryl Hadaway. Kristina will also be deeply missed by her best friend, Shari White (Avery); her aunt, Barbara Keel Lunsford (Ken); and many other cherished family members and friends.

Visitation will be Wednesday, June 11, 2025 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm in the Parlor at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home followed by a service at 5:00pm in the Chapel with Reverend Rick Hagans officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the **Animal Health Center's rescue program** or the **Spencer Cancer Center** in Kristina's memory.

Frederick-Dean Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.