Amiya Denise Sue Crowley's Obituary
On December 4th, 2023, Amiya Denise Sue Crowley passed away at the age of 23. Amiya was born February 11, 2000 in Muskegon, MI to Melissa (Edward) Madison and MeShaune (Stephanie) Crowley Sr. Amiya's diagnosis of Trisomy 13 at birth shaped her life but did not define it. While faced with daily challenges and obstacles, she lived a life filled with love, joy and adventure! She found happiness and laughter in her family and to her family, she was so much more. A big sister, a teacher of empathy and compassion, and an example of what it means to love and be loved unconditionally. Amiya loved music, car rides and the car wash. She enjoyed skating, bowling and had a very special love for the music of Becky G. "Singing in the Shower" was her favorite song and always brought a smile to her face. One of her favorite experiences was her annual family summers spent at Michigan's Adventure, trips to Cedar Point, and her special Make-A-Wish trip to Disney in 2015. Amiya loved the sunshine. Amiya was our sunshine. The light she brought to so many people will truly be missed and felt. Amiya attended Muskegon Public Schools through the third grade and later continued her learning through Wesley school. She is survived by her siblings, Avery, Jakiyah, Amari, Selena, Selecia, MeShaune Jr., Noelle, Edward III, Ethan and God sisters Justice, Ja'Nequa, Ja'Liyah and God brothers J'Khari and Coriante.
Her grandparents, Peggy Gardner, Cleo Carey, Edward and Valerie Madison. Aunts Tonya Mitchell, Shantel (Nick) Klockack, Amanda (Mauro) Gardner, Capri Carey, Jeanine (Charles) Gladney, Edtrina (George) Wright, Crystal (DeMarkeo) Anderson, Tamira Green and Uncles Eric (Frances) Mathews, Bobby (Hope) Gardner, Douglas (Jamie) Graham, Jahara (Apryl) Phillips, Jeffery and Kieth Hinson and Cleo Carey. Two nieces Naomi and Maya and many special cousins Jacob, Samantha, Katie, Bobby, Dakota, Tristan, Janelle, Jeremy, Faith, Charlee Ann, River, Kenny, Peyton, Terrio, Sebastian, Darvell, Corionna, Javontee, CJ, Jediael, Jahara Jr., Jahkara, Jahzara, Joseph, Ashley, Tayah, David, Daeja, Dalilah, and Zander. She was preceded in death by her great grandparents, Buster and Dorothy Hinson, her paternal grandparents, Rodney Floyd and Sandra Carey and maternal grandfather, Robert Gardner. Her Uncle Harrell and Aunt Sherri Hinson, and special family friend Jamie Grennell, who they are now dancing together with Jesus. Visitation will be Thursday, December 14th at The Walburn Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 1547 W. Sherman Blvd, Muskegon, MI 49441, from 4-6 p.m. The funeral service is to be held Friday, December 15th at 11:00 a.m. at Shiloh Tabernacle located at 460 E Tyler Rd, Muskegon, MI 49445, with a luncheon to follow. Graveside service will take place at Lakeside Cemetery at 2:15p.m. Contributions in memory of Amiya may be made to her family.
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