Haley Morgan Trapp

Haley Morgan Trapp, 29, passed away on June 10th in a tragic car accident. Haley’s short time in this world has been best described as “pure magic.” She lived life to the fullest, with passion and enthusiasm. She is already tremendously missed by surviving family members and loved ones, including her father and mother, Christopher and Christine Trapp; her siblings, Mackenzie (David) Meyer, Landon Trapp and Gavin Trapp; her fiancé, James C. Carlton; and her grandparents, Gene and Catherine Trapp. Haley was greeted in heaven by her grandparents, Gerald and Maureen Tocci; her cousin, Mitchell Trapp; and her uncle, Tim Tocci.

Haley attended Marvin Ridge High School and NC State, earning degrees in anthropology and communications. Upon graduation, Haley worked with the EPA, the CDC and PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, in Raleigh, NC. She passionately served others and was an advocate for underserved and vulnerable populations. She supported the NC HIV testing programs, organizing county testing facilities and training to perform onsite testing for high-risk individuals. As the COVID pandemic developed in March of 2020, Haley was the one of the first to volunteer to test incoming passengers at airports on the West Coast.

She brought that same fight and passion into all aspects of her life, loving openly and fiercely. She was a loyal friend and accepted others exactly as they were. She loved to celebrate life. Her family and friends find comfort in knowing how her mark on this earth has been monumental in many ways. We find solace knowing that her impact is not yet fully realized and that her light will continue to shine. Her positivity, empathy, and courageousness will be more contagious than ever before. Her kindness and joyful nature will echo for generations to come.

Haley was due to be married in September to James Carlton of Raleigh, NC. James was the love of her life and soulmate. He will carry her in his heart and she will always be by his side. We will miss her deeply. When we dance, we know she will be dancing alongside us—like always.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Haley’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org/donate), designating [email protected] as the recipient’s email address.

Haley’s family is also asking individuals to sign the petition to improve safety at the intersection where Haley’s life was taken. Visit Change.org “Caution Light at Old Creek Rd and HWY 1 in McBee, SC.”