Date of Birth
February 26, 2009
Date of Death
January 25, 2025
Location
Jackson, Tennessee
Cause of Death
Homicide
Who She Was
Her Story
Makyla Sharay Perry was born February 26, 2009 to Natya Perry. Makyla attended high school at Jackson Central Merry High School in Jackson, TN where she was a sophomore with honorable grades.
She was preceded in passing by: her great-great grandmother, Birda Sorter and great grandpas, Hosie Sortor and Willie Earl Sturdivant.
Makyla Perry loved life. She believed every day was meant to be filled with joy and a good time. She liked spending time with her many friends.
Her mother, Natya Perry spoiled Makyla for fifteen (15) years. She was truly a Princess. She loved spending time with her little sister and her great grandmother, Patria Coyle-Sturdivant. Makyla also cherished the family outings with her mother, Natya Perry; her mother’s spouse, YaShannon Walker; and her baby sister, Paelee Perry.
Makyla Perry leaves to cherish her memories: her mother, Natya Perry, her father figure, YaShannon Walker; her sister, Paelee Perry; her great grandmother Patria Coyle-Sturdivant; her grandmother, Tangular Cooper; her grandfather, William Cooper (Sandra); her aunt, Shanae Cooper; and a host of other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends that loved her.