Carter Funeral Home

Obituary For Ayana Marie Martin

Carter Funeral Home humbly announces the unexpected transition of Ms. Ayana Marie Martin of Tuskegee, AL.

Ms. Martin passed away in Union Springs, AL, Sunday morning, August 20, 2023 at the age of 23.
The Commemoration of Life will begin with a public visitation, Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm at Carter Funeral Home.

The Farewell Life Celebration will be held Sunday, August 27, 2023, at 2: 00 pm from the sanctuary of the First Missionary Baptist Church.
Pastor Gary Lewis. will deliver the message of comfort.

Interment will follow in Mason Cemetery.

In accordance with recommended COVID-19 Protocols, all attendees are requested to utilize appropriate facial coverings, maintain social distancing, and minimize physical contact.

Ayana Marie Martinwas born at Lee County Hospital, Opelika on April 9, 2000 to Amie Marie Martin and Kelvin Lark. Ayana confessed Jesus Christ and was Baptized into the Christian faith during her childhood. She attended First Baptist Missionary Church. She graduated from Bullock County High School on May 16, 2018. She became a devoted mother to Azauri Tiliyah and Serenity A’Niyah. Ayana was witty and high spirited. She loved to dance and enjoyed spending time with her children, her family, and friends. On Sunday, August 20th, the Hand of God gently touched Ayana’s cheek and she was called into his Kingdom.

FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS Ayana leaves to cherish her memory her parents, Amie and Kelvin, two daughters, Azauri Tiliyah Martin and Serenity A’Niyah Mckinnon, grandparents Jimmy and Johnnie Martin of Union Springs, five sisters Thalaishiah Martin and Jimaya Lark, both of Tuskegee, Alabama, Talicious Calhoun-Preston, Laneneshya Calhoun, and Yaneakae Calhoun, all of Phenix City, Alabama, two brothers Yoni Calhoun of Phenix City, Alabama and Darriess Calhoun of Opelika, Alabama. She had three aunts: Kimberly (Dwayne) Flowers, Montgomery, Alabama, Shanta (J.D.) McClain, Stallings, N.C., and Andrea Martin, Union Springs, AL, and two uncles, William Martin, Montgomery, AL and Mario Martin, who preceded her in death. Special friends: Ashley Hill, Octavia Persons, Kayonna Robinson, Deja Bunkley of Tuskegee, Alabama and a host of other relatives and friends.

The Staff of Carter Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the Final Life Celebration Arrangements for the late Ms. Ayana Marie Martin.

Services

Guest Book

My sincere condolences to the family. May God comfort this family doing their grief. The sting of death is one of the hardest trial to endure.

- Elizabeth Knox/Robbins

To Ayana family you have my deepest sympathy and condolences I meet you at Wayne Farms LLC, you became a member of the QA team very eager to learn and outgoing RIP. Emma Sullen

- Emma Sullen

Yana I'm sure gonna miss you my baby. It's not gone be the same without you. You know I'm going to everything I can to help out with the girls. I love you my baby. May you rest in peace. Love Evelyn.😘

- Evelyn Cooper

Ayana, my girl like you called me you will forever be my heart prayers for your family during this difficult time ❤️

- Shirley Jackson

God Blessing to the Ayana Marie Martin's Family. May Goe Recieved Ayana Marie Martin In Heaven. Prayers to the Martin's Family. Amen !

- Connie Douglas

I love you baby girl❤️ I'm def missing you I can't even put RIP in from of your name. So instead I would just say I miss you, and I hate that our last words was the last time that we were seeing each other which were a day or two before time! We're always sisters! I thank you for entering my life and being a part of it! You will never go unnoticed! I wish I can just hear you say Britt Bratt wyd one more time! I swear them was your favorite words when u seen me and that smile was priceless! Our memories together will always be cherished from our younger days staying under the same roof to now. Watch over everyone! Get your rest baby girl!

- Brittney Taylor

My Condolences to the Family Praying 🙏 for you all strength, May God bless you all. Beverly Calhoun and Family.

- Beverly Calhoun

I love you 5L my girl i'll never forget the things we did together i'll never forget the memories you left my girl if only I had the chance to see your face again or hear your voice one finally time, the day heaven calls for me will be a relief from all this pain i'll run to you with open arms and we will meet again, rest on my girl you at peace now save me a spot right next you .

- Kanyshia Haynes

Thank you for the confidence and kindness you have displayed by selecting us as your professional services provider. It is an honor to serve and support you. The Staff and Management of Carter Funeral Home

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