Miss Illiyanna Sheree Willis, “Yanna”, age 11, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 17, 2016. She was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Yanna was a fifth grade student through the Georgia Cyber Academy and a member of Turning Point Church. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Some of Yanna’s favorite things were Littlest Pet Shop, Hello Kitty, her cat “Lily”. She also loved any movie starring the Indian actor, Shah Rukh Khan and eating bar-b-que. Yanna enjoyed life to the fullest and was known for her golden heart and beautiful smile.
She is survived by her mother, Kendra Riggins of McDonough; father, Dianglo Willis of Burlington, Iowa; grandparent, Shawn and Paula Searcy of McDonough, Kenneth and Angie Choyce of Aurora, CO, and Deborah Brandon of Burlington, Iowa; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A service to celebrate and honor Yanna’s life will be held by the family at a later date. Arrangements are being handled under the direction of Haisten Funeral Home in McDonough (770.914.8833). To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit our website at www.haistenfunerals.com.
