In the stillness of the Children’s Mercy chapel, held close by her Mama, Tayton Marie Haydon, 13 months, left this world wrapped in love and entered Heaven’s eternal light.
Born August 31, 2024, to Tiffany Makey and Travis Haydon, Tayton’s life was a living miracle. Diagnosed with Trisomy 18, she defied every odd and became a beacon of hope and strength. Her journey was marked by courage, grace, and a sparkle that touched every heart that knew her name.
Tayton had a way of making the world stop and smile. Her eyes sparkled like sunlight through clouds, and her beautiful, cheeky grin carried a light and joy far bigger than her tiny frame. She loved watching Moana with her dad, and the cheerful voice of Ms. Rachel was a daily sound in her home. Tayton was fierce, sweet, strong, and perfectly particular about who she let near her and how things must go. A true boss baby.
Her Mama was her lifeline, her advocate, her constant, and her safest place. Tayton always knew her mother’s arms were where she belonged. In those arms she found her calm, her courage, and her home.
After months in the hospital, Tayton blossomed during the precious time she spent at home — surrounded by family laughter and the peace of ordinary days made holy by love. She was baptized in her Mama’s embrace the Friday before she passed, a sacred moment marking her journey from earthly light to eternal life.
Tayton is deeply loved and forever cherished by her parents, Tiffany Makey and Travis Haydon; her big sister and greatest cheerleader, Payton Makey; her big brother and protector, Braxton Makey; and her Nana Annette, all of Hutchinson. She is forever loved and remembered by her Aunt Taylor and Uncle Chris of Desloge, Missouri; Aunt Katie and Uncle Lance of Hutchinson; and the amazing cousins between them.
She joins in Heaven her beloved Aunt Tearia, Uncle Kyle, Great Uncle Mike, and many grandparents who welcomed her home.
The family is deeply grateful for the endless love and support from the compassionate staff at Children’s Mercy and the remarkable medical team whose dedication and kindness carried them through each step of Tayton’s journey.
Cremation has taken place. A private celebration of Tayton’s life will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Mercy Hospital or The Trisomy 18 Foundation, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.