Aviana Rochelle Austin

During her first year of life, Aviana was diagnosed with Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (SJIA), which she battled for 3 years until her system succumbed to complications. On October 15th, 2017, cradled in her parents arms, Aviana Rochelle Austin took her journey to Paradise, where the Lord led her home to receive her wings as an angel.

Aviana is the youngest daughter of Michael and Avril Roena Austin of Miramar, FL. She was a fierce protector of her older sister Mikaila. Aviana enjoyed listening to music, dancing, singing, the movies Prince of Egypt & God's Compass, but most of all, Aviana loved the Lord with all her heart. She studied Bible verses, advancing far beyond her years. She attended Sunday School at Community Christian Church, Bridge Church and Oasis Church; she began her first year of worship dance this year. From her hospital bed at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, Aviana told her mother that she wanted everyone to go to heaven. Aviana fell short of obtaining this goal, but managed to bring many believers and non-believers together. She is now resting with the Lord and her grandfather "Papa", who she did not have the opportunity to meet here on Earth.

A public viewing will be held on Sunday, October 29th, 2017 from 5pm - 8pm at the Fred Hunter Funeral Home, 6301 Taft Street, Hollywood, FL 33024.

A memorial Service will be held on Monday, October 30th, 2017 at 3pm at Community Christian Church, 10001 W. Commercial Blvd., Tamarac, FL 33351.

Aviana is survived by her parents Michael & Avril Roena Austin (nee Ruffin) and sister, Mikaila Austin & Grandmother (Nana) Jeanette Ruffin of Miramar, FL; brother John Hutchins of Huntington Beach, CA; sister, Sharae (Timothy) Krainski (nee Ruffin), nephew Daemon Krainski, niece Daenerys of Sunrise, FL; Aunties Maryjean Angel Ruffin of Williamstown, NJ; Cynthia (Cyndie) Ruffin of Los Angeles, CA; Francine (Cardale) Jones (nee Austin) of Sacramento, CA; Carmenita (Henry) Duran (nee Austin) of Atlanta, GA; Uncles Gregory Ruffin of Oakland, CA; Shawn (Sabrina) Austin of Willingboro, NJ; Edward (Sharon) Austin of Felton, PA; and a host of family members including a whole family of brothers and sisters in Christ.

Aviana was and will continue to be a blessing as well as an inspiration to us all.