Krystal Dawn Kayton, 37, daughter to Robert Kayton and June Sellitti, went to be with the Lord on August 29, 2023 at Bristol Regional Medical Center,
Bristol, TN.
In addition to her parents, Krystal is survived by her loving children Mackenzi Schwartzman and Hunter Schwartzman; the love of her life Keith Daniels, who filled her last year with so much love and adventure; her siblings John Peana, Barbara Kayton (Dakota), Travis Kayton (Ashley); Thaddeaus Kayton, Shelby Kayton and their mother who was one of Krystal's dearest friends Tina Brunswick; Michael Tisman (Brandie), Bailey Tisman, Kingston Tisman (Elizabeth); and her nephew Dalton Kayton; her loving aunts and uncles, Alice Kayton: William Kayton (Paula) Joyce Kudreyko (Doug) and James Kudreyko Jr (Michelle); her cousins; William Kayton (Jenna); Megan Kayton (Taylor); Melissa O'Brien. She will be remembered by her best friend Christy Parker, who was her ride or die.
Krystal was welcomed into Heaven by all four of her grandparents: William and Nancy Kayton, Mary Hughes, James Kudreyko; her beloved Aunt Dawn Kudreyko and Uncle Allen Kayton; and sister Krystal Tisman.
Krystal was a talented woman who loved to dance, sing and paint. She was a fighter and would fight to get things done for her community and family when she could. She was born and raised on
Long Island, NY, but when she moved to Virginia and had her children, she worked to make her community a better place for them and others. She served on numerous community boards and continued to write grants until she passed. Krystal loved life and will be remembered for her smile, determination, and love for her children.
The funeral service will be conducted at 8:00 pm, Saturday, September 2, 2023 in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Smith officiating. The family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 pm prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Kidney Research, Calciphylasix Research or toward the funeral cost.
Condolences may be sent to the family at akardfuneralhome.com
Akard Funeral Home, 1912 West State St.,
Bristol, TN (423) 989-4800 is proud to serve the Kayton family.