Zakiyah Renee "Kya" Holland

Zakiyah Renee "Kya" Holland, 5, of Mechanicsville, MD, peacefully passed away on June 23, 2012 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Kya was born on September 25, 2006 to the parents of Jesse Holland, Jr. and Lakissha Butler. Kya was in kindergarten at Dynard Elementary School, where she had loving and understanding teachers and especially her paraeducator, Kathy Shooks. Kya was diagnosed with brain cancer on October 17, 2011. Even after her diagnosis, Kya remained strong throughout her illness. She never complained about being ill. Kya loved attending her church, Kingdom Tabernacle of Refuge and also her dad's church, Church of the Harvest. Kya prayed a lot. She also enjoyed singing, dancing and playing in the rain with her boots on. Kya was an inspiration to everyone she met. Prior to Kya's death, she was able to fulfill her dream of going to Disney World. In March 2012, the Make a Wish Foundation made it possible for Kya to go. In addition, for her final trip, the Believing In Tomorrow Foundation made arrangements to send her to Ocean City in June 2012. Kya loved the beach. Kya, our Angel, leaves to cherish her precious memories her parents, Jesse Holland and Lakissha Butler, her stepfather, Garfield Butler, sister Marion Walker and brothers Demetrious Holland and Jesse Holland. She also leaves behind her best friends Logan Quade, Kamille Gross, Imani Smith and her cousin Jahverius "JaJa' Walker and a host of relatives and friends. Visitation will be from 10 am until time of service at 11 am on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at Dunkirk Baptist Church, 11275 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk, MD. Interment to follow at Moses Cemetery, Lothiam, MD. The family would like for all in attendance at the service to wear white or a cheery, bright color for the Celebration of Kya’s Life.