Family, friends, and the Madison community are grieving the heartbreaking loss of 22-year-old Alexia Stephens, who passed away Saturday afternoon following a tragic shooting at an apartment on East Webster Street.
Early that morning, Alexia went to the home of her estranged wife—where she had lived until recently—seeking to see the child they lovingly shared. What unfolded inside the apartment became a devastating chain of events that ended with Alexia suffering injuries from which she could not recover. Despite the swift efforts of first responders and doctors, she was pronounced at the hospital later that day.
Those who knew Alexia are now left holding tightly to the parts of her that can never be taken away—her warm heart, her bright smile, her deep love for her child, and the energy she brought into every room. Loved ones remember her as someone who cared fiercely and felt deeply, a young woman whose life had meaning, purpose, and promise.
As investigators continue to review the circumstances surrounding that morning, her family chooses to focus not on the tragedy, but on the person she truly was. They speak of her kindness, her humor, her loyalty, and the dreams she carried. They remember her as a daughter, a mother, a friend, and a soul whose presence made life richer for those who loved her.
The weight of her loss is immeasurable, and the path ahead will be heavy for all who held her close. Yet even in this sorrow, her memory remains a light—guiding, comforting, and reminding her family that love does not end, even when life does.
May Alexia rest in peace, wrapped in the love of those who will never forget her.
Forever cherished. Forever missed.
