Inaya Jane Howard was born on March 4th, 2026 to parents Tyeshia Howard and Michael Smallen. She passed away suddenly on March 17, 2026, surrounded by the same love that welcomed her into this world. Though her time was brief, Inaya brought an immense love and hope to her entire family that will forever be cherished and remembered.
Inaya is preceded in death by her papaw, Mark Reed; her gramma, Pamela; Tia, and GuyGuy.
She is survived by her mother, Tyeshia Howard; her father, Michael Smallen; grandmother, Amber Apen; great-grandmother, Jodi Reed; aunt, Angelina Martin; and many other aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
A memorial service for Inaya will be held on Wednesday, April 1st at 6:00 PM at Berry Highland West Funeral Home, located at 9913 Sherrill Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37932.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution in her her memory to Dolly Parton's Children's Hospital.
