Paulette "Hope" Schlagenhauf

Paulette Hope Schlagenhauf, age 13 of Lynn, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2026 at her residence.

Hope was born July 12, 2013. She was full of life. Hope loved playing softball and being in the band. She enjoyed beach vacations, animals (especially dogs), flowers, people, and going to church.

Visitation will be Thursday, August 13, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Haleyville, where the service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Brother Shane Madison will officiate. Burial will be held on Friday at McDade Cemetery in Carbon Hill. Pallbearers will be Carson McGinnis, Eric McGinnis, Samuel Aaron, Michael Threadgill, and Jacob Aldridge.

Hope is survived by Carl and Diane Schlagenhauf, Jonathan and Kristy McGinnins, Natasha Fell, and James Camp; nephews and nieces, Eric McGinnis, Casey McGinnis, McKynlee McGinnis, Jacob Lawrence, Tiffany Lawrence, Carson McGinnis, Ricki Jill McGinnis, Anna Aldridge, Jacob Aldridge, Sara Velasquez, Sergio Velasquez, Mattthew Williamson, Cooper Lawrence, Colten Fell, Carter Lawrence, and Draven Fell; and grandparents, Debra Atkins, Billy Camp, and Jerri Camp.

She was preceded in death by her Papa, Paul McGinnis; mother, Jessica Whisenhunt; great grandparents, Billie and Martha McGinnis; Paw-Paw, Joe Atkins; and uncle and aunt, Jack and Bernice Atkins.

Memories and condolences may be shared at nicholsfuneralhomes.com.