UK’s College of Health Sciences remembers Madison Becknell [Video]

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Madison Becknell’s friends say she was bright. Her best friend, Rachel Grigg, says, “Madison was truly like a ray of sunshine. She was like the color yellow, I would say. Always happy, always fun.”

Madison was in the clinical leadership and management program at the University of Kentucky’s College of Health Sciences. Sadly, she passed away this past February. She was involved in a car accident and was just 21 years old. Madison’s friends on campus want people to remember who she was.

Madison’s Alpha Gamma Delta sorority sister, Gabrielle Dilemme, says, “I think one thing about being a part of the University of Kentucky is really just open arms. You know welcoming any type of person and I think Madison really embodied that.”

Rachel grew up with her. They both came to UK wanting to pursue work that would help others.

She says, “She …