Amy Michelle Haight

Mrs. Amy Michelle Haight, age 43 of Nashville, MI. passed away after a short battle with Breast Cancer, with her family by her side.

Amy was born in Lansing, MI on March 31, 1974, the daughter of Kent and Mary Ann (Covey) Bartz.

She was raised in the Eaton Rapids area and attended local schools graduating from Eaton Rapids High School 1992. Amy was a gifted athlete who excelled at each sport she played, but Basketball was always her first love. During those high school years Amy broke and held several school records in Basketball, Volleyball, and Track & Field. Traveling became a large part of her family's life as many of the games and tournaments she was participating in where often in other states. During these years, Amy's teams won two AAU National Championships in New Orleans, and Florida. After Graduating High School, Amy continued her education at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, MI. where she played on the Women's Basketball team. After a short time at Aquinas, Amy transferred to Western State College where she also played basketball. It was here that her collegiate basketball career was cut short due to injury. While in college Amy was pursuing her personal passion for children by studying to become an elementary or preschool teacher. When Amy returned to Michigan she opened her first Day Care facility in Olivet. Her love for children radiated throughout her endeavor, as she always took a personal interest in her students. Amy also to great pleasure in caring for and help the elderly. She was always willing to lend a helping hand where she could and used these talents in several local retirement and assisted living facilities.

On August 17, 1996 she married John Haight. The couple began their lives in the Olivet area, but most recently settled in Nashville. John & Amy both loved sports and enjoyed watching different sporting events on television together, John and Amy have celebrated over 21 years of marriage.


Amy is survived by her parents, her beloved husband John, two sons, Chance Haight, Cameron Haight daughter Chloe Haight, brother, Troy (Michele) Bartz, mother and father in-law Max (Kathy) Haight, and brothers in-law Jeff (Lisa) Haight, Jamie (Sara) Haight, and several neices nephews

Funeral Services will be held at The Lakewood United Methodist at 11:00 AM on Wednesday November 22, 2017 with pastor Steve Place officiating.

The family will receive visitors from 1-8 PM on Tuesday November 21, 2017 at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville.

Interment will take place at Woodland Memorial Park in Woodland, MI.

Memorial contributions can be made to the family of Amy Haight's children.

The family would like to extend their heart felt appreciation to all of the friends and family who have supported them, through generous gifts of emotional support, monetary support, and organizing various fund raisers throughout their individual communities.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net