of Poughkeepsie, AR
June 19, 2011 - April 18, 2025
Malana LaDawn Lois Boyd was born June 19, 2011 and entered into eternal life on April 18, 2025 at the age of 13 at her home in Poughkeepsie, Arkansas.
Malana was a student at Cave City Middle School. She had a huge heart who loved God, her family and everyone she met. She enjoyed being outdoors; playing with her animals, hunting, fishing, swimming, riding horses and exploring nature.
She is survived by her parents, James and Jacquelyn; her siblings, Emily, Jalena, Jamie, Crystal, Tommy, Jason and Heather; her nieces and nephews, Brennan, Briar, Mark, Samara, Serenity, Elijah, Dagan and Destiny and her children, Hazilynn and Oaklynn; her grandparents, nanna Trisha and papa Jim; her aunts and uncles, Amanda, Joe, Clay, John and Charlie and her cousins, Kaylee, Madison, Turtle, Jersey, Zander, Holly, David, Amber, Brandy, Nathan, Montana, Chase, Fatima and Kyle.
She was preceded in death by her papa Carroll, grandma Florence and her uncles, Chris, Carl and Garrett.
A celebration of life will be held April 27, 2025 at 4:00pm at Eutopia Missionary Baptist Church, 761 Mt. Carmel Rd. Cave City, Arkansas with Bro. Tony Stuntz officiating.
I've been Malana's English teacher for the last 3 years. I loved her so much. She could drive me crazy at times but she always knew I loved her. She always stayed after class for just a bit to tell me a story about an animal. Usually a cat. This week has been so hard! I know she's in a beautiful place but what I wouldn't give for one more hug and one more story. She was absolutely precious.
I am Malana and Jalena’s middle school librarian. My heart breaks for your family. I will fondly remember Malana just as you described her and more…an animal and nature lover and a wonderfully good-hearted young girl. I will miss her precious soul, but my loss is heaven’s gain. You are in my thoughts and prayers.