April Denise Jasmine Shrader, age 31 of Huntsville, Alabama passed on to Heaven on August 11 ^th , 2022. She was born into her beautiful family on September 23 ^rd , 1990 in Huntsville, Alabama.

April is survived by her parents Robert Anthony and Jeanne Denise Shrader, her sisters Scarlett Elizabeth Jean Shrader and Ciara Michelle Ivy Shrader, her niece Maya Blu Emerson, and grandmother Joan Elizabeth Gaither, her dogs Jade and Levi and Granddogs, Milli, Solomon, Baxter and Penny, Sage David and Grizzley Luke and Smokey. Preceded in death by Patsy Jean Pickens Hufstedler, Herman Leon Pickens and Bobby Joe Shrader.

April attended Academy for Academics and Arts for early grade school and graduated from Lee High School, class of 2009. She graduated as a certified nursing assistant in the summer of 2014.

April - Our Strong Warrior. You've shown us there can be Joy even in the midst of our sorrows.

The Joy in your soul is contagious- it radiates out like a million stars in the sky.  Your beautiful smile could light up a room and uplift anyone. Your calm and gentle nature is soothing to our souls. Your patience and understanding brought us comfort in times of need. Your Faith and devotion to Christ could move mountains.  Your Love and kindness brings Peace over our spirits. The Purity and goodness of your love brings hope to our being. You connected with people in a way that touches everyone's heart and leaves an everlasting imprint in our souls.  We are still holding hands and walking with Jesus together. Marching on as mighty Warriors of Christ- fighting the Good fight. Our hearts are intertwined going beyond Time and Space- Woven together by God's Love.

April had a true heart for Christ- she was always looking for ways to help others. It was in her nature to serve - whether it be through words of encouragement, a good laugh or helping the ill and broken-hearted.  April loved Jesus, her wonderful family, serving others, laughing, teasing , animals, communing with God in nature, fashion, knowledge and reading. April was deeply empathetic and sensitive to the pain and suffering of others- she loved using her humor to lighten the mood. April had a thirst for knowledge and a deeper understanding into life and God's truth. April is a bold, courageous voice for our Lord, Jesus Christ. Her true desire in life is to serve God and help others come to know Him, too.  After a 16 year battle with Type 1 Diabetes, we know April Denise Jasmine  Shrader is now fully healed in the Kingdom of Heaven rejoicing before the throne of God.

April's family would like to invite anyone  who loves April to celebrate her life with them on September 7th . The family will receive friends at 4pm-  A celebration of Life will follow at 5pm at Monte Sano State Park Lodge, Huntsville, AL.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Radius International in honor of April's heart to share the gospel at www.radiusinternational.org/give-financially or April Shrader - Fundraiser by Chase Renegar

"I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God.  Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the Lord." Psalm 40

" For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him shall not perish but have everlasting Life." John 3:16