Affectionally known as "Mya Pooh", she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized in Jesus' name at Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church under the leadership of Pastor Alford Branch.
She attended Kid's First in Warren, AR until the age of 5. She attended Drew Central Consortium until her senior year of high school. She was a 2021 graduate of Monticello High School. Amaya loved spending time with her family and going on vacations. She was a bright and loving person.
On December 2, 2021, Amaya entered a land that knows no sunset or dawning. A land that knows no suffering, no pain, no sorrow, or cares. Among the great clouds of witnesses to meet her there will be her great grandmother Alice Johnson, her great grandparents Curtis and Norma Jean Woodard, and her great grandfather Robert Brooks.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her loving mother YaVonda Johnson, her father Ra'Shun Woodard, her sister Alycia Vincent, and two brothers Ra'Shun and Ryder Woodard. Her grandparents Wayne (Ruby) Brooks of Pine Bluff, AR, Debbie (Terry) Binns of Wilmar, AR and Linda Woodard and Ray Vincent both of Monticello, AR. Her great grandmothers Bernice Brooks and Willie Mae Vincent of Monticello, AR. Three aunts Jasmine (Robbie) Turner of Hot Springs, AR, Larinda Woodard of Monticello, AR and Sharre Brooks of Little Rock, AR. Two uncles Wyvette Broughton of New Edinburg, AR and Brandon Vincent of Monticello, AR. A special aunt and caregiver Linda Kay Johnson of Monticello, AR. Her godparents Stella Watkins, Freda Calloway and Chris Collins. A special bonus dad Thomas Lee. Three special teachers/friends Pamela Lambert, Melody Johnson and Kasey Smith. A host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Visitation will be Friday, December 10, 2021 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., in Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. at 527 Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church, East McCloy Street, Monticello, AR. Please sign the online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com
Condolences(18)
PATRICIA ELLIS
Warren, AR Sunday, December 12, 2021 Rest in Peace, Beautiful Angel..To the Family and Friends, may God wrap His Loving Arms around you at this time and the days ahead. ❤🙏Reggie Davis
Arlington, TX Sunday, December 12, 2021 I pray the Lord comfort you and your family.Nicole Turner
Hot Springs, AR Friday, December 10, 2021 My sweet Mya Pooh. You are deeply missed. Oh how I miss your smile, your laughs, & planting kisses on your forehead. Watch over us all. Rest in love my sweet angel. 😇🕊💗Love Always,
TT Nicole
Glenda Hanson
Monticello, AR Monday, December 6, 2021 My Sweet Mya Pooh, your precious smile will forever be etched in my memory and upon my heart. I look forward to seeing you again singing and dancing with the Angels. Love Always, Ms. GlendaGlenda Hanson
Monticello, AR Monday, December 6, 2021 My Sweet Mya Pooh your precious smile will forever be etched in my memory and in my heart. One day we will again meet on that Beautiful Shore where I look forward to watching you sing and dance with Angels. Love Always, Ms. GlendaGlenda Hanson
Monticello, AR Monday, December 6, 2021 My Sweet Amya Pooh your beautiful face and gorgeous smile will forever be etched in my memory and my heart. Til we meet again on that beautiful shore will I look forward to seeing you dance and hearing your sweet voice singing with the Angels😇. Love Ms. Glenda❤️Glenda Hanson
Monticello, AR Monday, December 6, 2021 My Sweet Mya Pooh your beautiful face and gorgeous smile will be etched in my memory and in my heart forever. Til we meet again where I look forward to watching you dance and hearing your precious voice singing with the Angels😇… Love Always, Mrs Glenda❤️Diane Avery
Monticello, AR Sunday, December 5, 2021 My heart is aching and words can't explain how I am feeling now. I watch Mya grow from a baby to a young lady. She was so happy and filled with joy. While being at church she would clap and praise the lord. Mya would lift your spirit up and if you were having a bad day she will make you happy. I will definitely miss her smile . May God give the family strength and comfort.Evelyn Moore-Amerine
Monticello, AR Saturday, December 4, 2021 Sending love and prayersKimberly Jordan
Monticello, AR Saturday, December 4, 2021 Sending my prayers and condolences to the family during this time 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽Miranda McBride
Benton, AR Saturday, December 4, 2021 REST IN PARADISE PRINCESS MYAPOOH💞💖💞Genifer Oliver
Bryant, AR Saturday, December 4, 2021 Rest in love my dear cousin. We love you and will miss youSherry Graves Shouse
Holly lake Ranch, TX Saturday, December 4, 2021 My sincere condolences she was a beautiful soul and I know without a doubt she is in the arms of Jesus I love yall so much.....Krystal
Fayetteville, AR Saturday, December 4, 2021 Prayers for you & your Family words can’t make it better so I dare not try!!! Sending Loves, hugs & condolences from my family to yours may God continue to wrap his loving arms around y’all!! Rest in Love & Peace Baby girl!! We Love you!!! Baines Family🥰🙏🏾Shendina Ray
Monticello, AR Saturday, December 4, 2021 Sorry for your loss and GOD BLESS YOU!!Kindra Smith
Wilmar, AR Saturday, December 4, 2021 Sending my condolences to the family of Mya Pooh RILMelody Johnson
Monticello, AR Saturday, December 4, 2021 Poohbear my Bestfriend forever Ms.Melody will miss you baby girl I will miss everything about you I love you babygirl Thank you for teaching me!! Our family loves you take your rest baby and keep watch over us Love your BFF Ms.Melody❤️❤️Michael Griffith
Hamburg, AR Saturday, December 4, 2021 Praying for you in your time of sorrow. I worked with Linda at Burlington for several years. (Preacher)