Date of Birth
August 8, 1997
Date of Death
January 31, 2023
Location
Hampton, Virginia
Cause of Death
Homicide
Who She Was
Her Story
Destiny Mone’t Layton was born August 8, 1997, in Newport News, VA. Raised in Hampton, VA, Destiny was a joyous, bright, and vibrant individual. She loved family and was full of energy and had a love of adventure. Destiny dedicated her life to the Lord at an early age, and her love for people stemmed from her love of God. From a child Destiny had a love of music and dance. She was artistically creative and enjoyed quiet times with books. Outgoing by nature, she was big-hearted and always wanted others to be happy. Caring and fun loving, Destiny would be the one to make you smile and laugh. A graduate with honors from Phoebus High School, Destiny was an intelligent and bright student whose teachers constantly spoke highly of her. She participated in Cheer and Dance competitions from an early age and while in High school was a Cheerleader for her beloved Phoebus Phantoms.
On January 31, 2023, Destiny and her daughter, the family has lovingly named, Si’Mora Destini Layton-Nash, were sadly taken from all her knew and loved her. The father, Dijonte Nash was also taken from us and we mourn with his family as well. Destiny was preceded in death by her father Robert L. Hendry, and grandparents, Samuel E and Mary E. Harris. She leaves to cherish her memory, her mother, Alissa H. Hendry. Brothers, Robert L. Hendry, Jr. (Jessica), Jason L Fann, Christopher M. Fann. Sisters, Debbie Thomas, Lisa Edwards-Hendry, Kasye R, Lee (Robert), and LaQueeta F. Ashlock. Her precious and beloved babies, Cincere, Serenity, Sy’Aire, Sy’ree and their father Victor Sims, II. A very special Aunt and brothers, Amy R. Barringer, James T. Barringer and Joshua O. Barringer-Haney. Godparents Shari C. Hubbard and Rodney M. Christian (Grace). Biological parents Dawn M. Evans and Randy L. Layton, and sister Debra M. McCleary, and a host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends.