Ms. Carlriyana Willis, 16, of Hurtsboro, AL passed Friday, September 16, 2022.
Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. EST, (12 noon CST), Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Temple of God Church, Inc., Hurtsboro, AL with Bishop Larry Johnson, pastor; Bishop Walter Smith, eulogist. Interment will follow in Boromville A.M.E. Zion Church Cemetery, Hurtsboro, AL. Visitation will be Friday, September 23, 2022 from 2-5 p.m. EST.
Carlriyana Jamayah Willis, commonly known as "MaMa" was born in Opelika, AL on December 18, 2005 to parents, Vera Denson (Jimmy Daniel) and Carleton (Theresa) Willis.
Carlriyana was a student-athlete at Russell County High School (RCHS) in Seale, AL. She was the president of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), a talented member of the Lady Warriors basketball team and always made the honor roll every school year. She loved fashion modeling, creating TikTok dance videos, cooking with her grandmother and recently registered to take courses at Chattahoochee Valley Community College.
She accepted Christ at a very young age and was baptized at Boromville A.M.E Zion Church in Hurtsboro, AL. Though her life ended way too soon, her memory lives on in her family and friends.
Carlriyanna is survived by her mother, Vera Denson (Jimmy Daniel); father, Carleton (Theresa) Willis; sibling, Carleton James Denson; two uncles, Joe Denson, Jr. and Antonio Long; grandparents, Vera Cooper (Jay Smith), Joe Denson, Sylvia Willis and Willie Griffin and a host of other relatives and friends.
Angel Fowler sent Golden Days Basket for Carlriyana Jamayah Willis - September 22, 2022
I will always cherish her as a student. Love, Mrs. Angel Fowler and Family
Charles Edward Kelley sent The Peace Lily for Carlriyana Jamayah Willis - September 21, 2022
Hear ye the word of the lord! Comfort your hearts with these words. I am resurrection and the life; he who believes in me though she die, yet shall she live. Rev Dr Charles E Kelley and Pat Kelley
Cathy E Grant sent The Peace Lily for Carlriyana Jamayah Willis - September 20, 2022
Just wanted to reach out and let you know that you have my heartfelt condolences during this time
Cathy Grant
Love and miss you Fam, Ball in heaven. Forever Lady Warriors #2πποΈ
Praying for peace, strength and comfort for this family. Pastor Miriam Harlan, St Luke AME, Hatchechubbee, AL
You will truly be missed and we will forever remember you. Coach Demond McCoy
R. I.H. beautiful Angel. β₯οΈππΎππΌπΎπππΎβ₯οΈ
R.I.P. Carlriyana ππ Coach Chinn
Praying for the Family! Vera Woods.
Father,throw your Power Hands around this Family,strengthen them.I have been here its not easy.but God He will see you thru the rain.I tht you Hold on to his hands and lean on him.""IN TIMES LIKE THESE WE NEED THE LORD TO HELP US "WE DONT KNOW WHT TOMORROW WILL BRING. JACKIE CURTIS
My sincerest condolence to you the parents, sibling, grandparents and family of this precious young lady. May the strength of the Lord overtake you all as you press into Him~the comfort of the Holy Spirit bring peace in the days to come. TMAJ
Cuzzo I am going to miss that beautiful smile and that laugh gone to soon but never will be forgotten I love you get your rest now I love you forever and always until we meet again
Praying that you find comfort in knowing that God's grace and mercy endures forever
RIP Carlriyana
OUR TOWN EMPLOYEES HATCHECHUBBEE, ALA
Zipporah Sherman RCHS/CVCC
Zion Sherman
Carver Football Team Gentry Sherman, Jr.
OUR TOWN CORNER MARKET HATCHECHUBBEE, ALA MOHAMMED KHAN
Rest In Peace Carlriyana. π€π€
May God give you the strength you need to get through this. You have our deepest condolences and prayers. We love you Evelyn Daniel, Ayana and family
You will be truly miss MaMa. Kishmir Daniel and Family
RIH my beautiful cousinππ€
R.I.P Carlriyana ππ
We love and miss you, you'll forever be missed
Hope I made you proud. I love you so muchπ
We love and miss you, you are our true warrior. - Your RCHS Family
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.