Ms. Ayanna Elexis Annette Morgan

Ms. Ayanna Elexis Annette Morgan, 21 entered eternal rest, July 24, 2023. She was the first born to her doting mother, Misha-el Yolonda Wright on August 10, 2001, in Savannah, Georgia. Ayanna’s early years were spent accompanying her mother as she volunteered in local community resource centers around the city. She spent hours, surrounded by her Sankofa family, where she accompanied her mom at dance events & rehearsals in the service of the City of Savannah. In 2005, Ayanna moved to Anchorage, Alaska where she gained a second family. She enjoyed gymnastics and was a principal dancer for The Rhythm of Light Dance Team. She excelled in her studies from elementary through junior high school. It was at Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church in Alaska, where she first began her spiritual journey. Ayanna later moved to Louisville, Kentucky where she was lovingly cared for by her nana Veronica Hiriams. While in Kentucky, she attended Ballard High School. It was there that she became an integral part of the Lady Bruins basketball team. However, a knee injury limited her ability to play the game as often as she would have liked. Ayanna was such a fierce opponent, that college scouts still showed interest in recruiting her even after such a devastating injury. Ayanna later graduated from Ballard High School with honors and is remembered by her fellow classmates as a studious and tenacious talent. Her love of animals at an early age led her to pursue a degree in Veterinary Medicine as a Veterinary Technician through Western Kentucky University. Ayanna tirelessly juggled two jobs to help pay her tuition, in pursuit of her dreams. She would have earned her Bachelor of Science degree in the Spring of 2024. Ayanna loved music and dancing. She would often be seen performing with her family in various productions in Alaska, on family trips, or wherever there was music playing. Ayana was preceded in death by her grandfather Wayman Dee Hiriams, her uncles Charles Fields and Willie Landy and is now happily enjoying their heavenly reunion. She is survived by her mother, Misha-el ( Zilverbakk) Baskerville, Her nana Veronica (William) Hiriams-Adams, Her sisters and brothers: Mikayla Baskerville, Nariyah Morgan, Judah Morgan, EnochPrime Baskerville. Her aunts and uncles: Alice (Pennye) Hiriams-Bethea, Irvin (Arjena) Riley, Johnnie Wright III, Phillip Wright, Justin (Angie) Wright, Jennifer (Juan) Merrett, Marquis (CJ) Hiriams, Wayman Partridge, Heavenleah (Faith) Hiriams. A very special friend Damien Boards, best friends Aerial Stuckey and Rebecca Bukuru, Jamon Morgan and a host of loving great aunts, great uncles, cousins, loved ones and friends. Ayanna will be remembered for her incredibly bright spirit and a steadfast determination that could not be tamed. It is with great sadness that she was taken away from us so suddenly, but we will hold her memory dear for all of eternity and forever more. Her earthly departure was July 24, 2023. She was 21 years old. SERVICE WILL BE LIVE STREAMED. https://youtube.com/@jesusfirstthecommunitychur1861

Ms. Ayanna Elexis Annette Morgan

August 10, 2001 - July 24, 2023