Jayla Ari Akins Obituary
We bid farewell to Jayla Ari Akins (Topeka, Kansas), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 16, 2024 at the age of 18. Jayla Ari touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her mother Nicole J. Akins (Williams); her great-grandparents, Stuart E. Porter, Sr., Deorman Neal, Esther Neal (Stephens) and Betty Graham (Carethers); her aunts, DeAnna F. Porter, Brenda S. Porter and Carolyn K. Zapata (Porter); her great-uncles, Foy F. Akins Jr. and Larry Carter; and her uncle LaShawn R. Akins.
She is survived by: her father TreMayne L. Akins (Evelyn) of Topeka, KS; her siblings, Christopher J. Akins of Topeka, KS, Jamil C. Dorsey of Fort Worth, TX, TaZaras D. Isom, Sr. (Romae) of Topeka, KS, Cameron J. Akins of Fort Worth, TX, Korshaya T. Dorsey of Fort Worth, TX, Kiana M. Akins-Holmes (Isaiah) of Fort Worth, TX and Carlyn D. Curtis of Fort Worth, TX; her grandparents, Joan M. Williams (Neal) of Fort Worth, TX, Christopher Williams of San Bernardino, CA, Terrella M. Akins of Topeka, KS and Clyde W. Akins of Duncanville, TX; her great-grandparent Ruth L. Porter of Topeka, KS; her aunt Andrea L. Akins; and her great-uncles and great-aunts, Charlotte L. Akins of Topeka, KS, Rhonda D. Moten (Porter) of Topeka, KS, Stuart E. Porter, Jr. of Topeka, KS, Markale T. Porter (Brenda) of Topeka, KS and Janet Hemmings (Carter) of Bernardino, CA. She is also survived by her nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
