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Shayla Carson Obituary
With tears, smiles and laughs friends and family will gather Thursday, August 3rd, 2017 at 6pm in the Auditorium of Elysian Fields High School to celebrate their memories of Shayla Carson.
Shayla Christine Carson was taken from our lives suddenly Friday night after spending the day fishing with friends. She could always be counted on to make you laugh but at the same time, tell you straight up what she really thought. She had a good heart, but oh that mouth! Some of her many talents include being a self-taught makeup artist, often requested by her friends to help get ready for special occasions, singing at the top of her lungs with her headphones on, and taking photographs of the world around her. She was a talented artist and aspiring florist. Soccer, fishing, watching movies and just spending time with friends were just a few of her other hobbies.
Shayla was to be a junior this year at Elysian Fields High School where she had been an active trainer with the football team. She also participated in youth activities in several church groups including Community Youth, Open Range Youth, Bethany Baptist Youth and non-profit outreach programs such as Bountiful Table Ministry, and the Pool of Siloam Medical Mission.
Shayla was predeceased by her mother, Angela Neel and Grandmother Kathy Drummond. She leaves her memories with her Uncle Joey Drummond, Owen Carson, Pop-Pop Ronnie and Becky, Grandma Mindy and Bob, Aunt Michelle and Mr. Pat, Stephanie and Marcus, Stacey and Nessa, Ashley and Joey, Candice, David, Patrick, numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces, Nephews and a large host of friends that she left a lasting impression on.
The family wishes to thank Chad Commander, Shreveport Community Church, Rhonda Foster, Auld's Funeral Home and Florist, Elysian Fields High School, Panola County Sheriff's Department, and the surrounding community for all their support during this unexpected time.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Bountiful Table Outreach or Pool of Siloam Medical Ministry.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Azariyah Gordon
November 4, 2017
I am Shayla's step cousin and didn't find out until November 3rd at football game that was for my grade. I found out that the things with pictures of people meant the person was dead.
I brought into tears.
NaKavia Gaines
September 20, 2017
Omg I'm literally in tears!!!!!!! I'm just finding out this was her!!! She was a very close friend . I don't know what to say. I will see you one day Shayla. I Love and miss you sooooooo much...To her mom... may you please give me a call or text (318-658-1285)
heather bryant
August 11, 2017
It was an honor to know and love on her for a season. Shayla was a light in my life when my life screamed of darkness.
Marti Hillin Smith
August 5, 2017
Pat, Michelle and Family
I can't start to imagine the questions, the hurt and pain you're all going through. You've all been in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Shayla was a gorgeous gift from God, and will ALWAYS be remembered. Remember all the little moments, because they will get you through this along with a community of friends and family. When the rain drops fall, the sun shines on you or (as we say in our family) you see a beautiful butterfly just know that it's Shayla letting you know that she's still with you in heart and soul.
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Joey Drummond
August 5, 2017
Shayshay, you will be missed but never forgotten.
One of the best memories I have of you was when I took you railfanning when you were 10, The excitement and look on your face was priceless when the big train came by and you were jumping around waving..
You have a lot of family and friends (some you know and some you never met) who will miss you girl.
Brandy Gragg
August 5, 2017
Fly high babygirl i didn't know you but my girls they knew you they say you have a big heart and a bright smile .. Love the Gragg family
Regina LaVarry
August 3, 2017
I met Shayla through her grandmother Kathy Drummond, we had many of laughs with this young lady. Shayla now you can rest in HEAVEN. I know you will be missed.
Danielle Gove
August 3, 2017
My heart goes out to your family and Dalton's family, this is just a horrible situation and what they did was sensless to this young lady. My thoughts and prayers go out to all her friends and family. May god hold you all tight during there horrible days to come. Hugs
August 3, 2017
Left to cherish her memory are her father Owen Carson and grandmother Nelda Carson, along with numerous other members of her paternal family. May she rest in peace, her memory will always be a blessing.
Carol and Ronnie Miller
August 3, 2017
It is with heavy heart that I see that this wonderful sweetheart of child was taken home. I had the privilege of living next door to her while she was growing up at her grandmothers house. She had turned into such a beautiful young woman. Thank you to the many people that were involved in her life. I hope you realize what a blessing you received for knowing and caring for her.
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