
Lanaya Lewis
Birth date: Dec 17, 2006 Death date: Mar 3, 2026
Birth date: Dec 17, 2006 Death date: Mar 3, 2026

Lanaya always brought me so much joy from the moment I met her. In gym class my senior year, she was one of the few people I could talk to about my feelings about graduating. I didn’t believe it at first and I still honestly can’t believe what happened.
Lanaya you were my closest friend ever, i will truly never forget you. You were there for me when nobody else was, the first to tell me what i needed to hear, you were somebody that is truly indescribable. You both changed and saved my life. You were so kind full of so much passion, and life, you meant the world to so many people but especially me. And when its time for the plans that we were supposed to have together i will continue to carry them out as if you were still here. You will still be my maid of honor but in spirit, i will make sure i even name one of my kids after you, i will go to our movie together, i will make sure you get to do the things you cant now. Rest in paradise, youve earned the vacation from it all, just not the destination and how you got to it.

When I first met my cousin Lanaya in the summer of 2022 at my Nana’s house I was only 12 years old now I’m 16 but I knew right away we were going to be close From the moment we started talking, it felt like we had known each other forever Lanaya had that kind of spirit warm funny and loving. The next year in 2023 when we went to New York together we made memories I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life We went on boat rides visited amusement parks, spent time at the beach, and stayed up all night eating snacks and talking about everything from life to boys. Lanaya was the type of person who always had love in her heart no matter who hurt her, she still found a way to help people and care for them. She was truly one of a kind Now that she’s gone, it feels like a part of me is missing, and even though I try to stay strong, the pain is real But I will always hold onto the memories we shared, because knowing Lanaya, even for that time was a blessing I will never forget I love you my heart always and forever 🫶🏾🕊️🩷 #LanayaWorld🫶🏾🕊️🩷.
Lanaya you were one of the best people I've ever known and probably will know. No matter what you had going on, if you were struggling, what problems you had going on, you'd always be the first person there to help others. You saved my life on multiple occasions, I'm just sorry to say I couldn't save yours.
You were such an amazing soul, you loved everyone so deeply even if they hurt you. You gave everyone second chances even if they didn't deserve it. You would've sat on the phone for hours with someone who had wronged you over and over again if you knew they were hurting. Simply because you cared about everyone so much.
Lanaya you weren't just my best friend you are family to me, you're like a d older sister, someone who I could go to for advice, someone who would help me instead of lecture me when I made a mistake, someone who on multiple occasions stayed up all night on the phone with me just to make sure I was okay.
I will save you a seat at every special moment in my life I know you would want to be there for, you have a seat at my wedding, I'll save a ticket at my graduation, and they better leave you a seat at my funeral since I can't make it to yours. I'm so sorry I can't, if I wasn't in school I'd go, but my parents won't let me.
I'm so sorry ml that this happened to you, and that there's nothing we can do to get justice or bring you back. I just wish there was something I could do.
I love you so much Lanaya, you will be missed every single day, for as long as I live.
At least you're no longer suffering with depression or the abuse. I know you're in a better place, and that you'll never be hurt like you were again, I just wish I could've said good bye and I love you one last time before you were taken from us.

Lanaya,
I am so lucky to have gotten to grow up with you. You had so much life ahead of you and you were such a light to this world. It won’t be the same without you. I’ll forever cherish our dance parties. I love you so much rest in peace beautiful girl ❤️
Lanaya,
The world is slightly darker without you in it. You will always be missed and in my heart and memories. You had the world ahead of you. Rest in peace

To my little sister/cousin you will be missed so much
