A golden heart stopped beating when our precious love, Makayla Marie Shurtliff passed away on May 3rd, 2019.
She was born on August 13th, 1998 to Mike Shurtlff and Sara Murphy, in what her grandpa referred to as a “cosmic moment”.
She was a gentle 20 year old who fought a debilitating disease for most of her life, yet loved her family, friends, all children and her pets fiercely. Makayla loved to cook and everyone was invited at her table. She loved spending time with friends and family, coloring, doing word searches, going on long drives in the woods and camping.
She was an amazing sister who took on the role of big sister with pride. There is not a doubt she will always watch over them. When Isaiah was born she loved doting over him and taking care of him. They shared a deep love for animals and loved listening to music and watching movies together. She grew up very close with her cousins Cecil and Michael and always considered them her big brothers. She looked up to them, always. She and her sister, Shanna share an unbreakable bond that only sisters can have. They also share a love for music and had fun experimenting with makeup and different colored hair. They were simply best friends. Hand in hand they conquered the love and pain of this world together.
She is survived by her father, Mike and (Kandis), her mother, Sara and (Christian), her Nana Paula, sister Shanna and brothers Isaiah, Cecil, and Michael and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
She is preceded in death by Grandpa Mike, Grandma Pat, Grandpa Frank, Grandpa Bob and numerous other family members were waiting with open arms.
The world is going to miss that beautiful smile, Makayla. We shall all carry it in our hearts now. Be at peace, Queen.
Look For Me In Rainbows
Time for me to go now, I won’t say goodbye;
Look for me in rainbows, way up in the sky.
In the morning sunrise when all the world is new,
Just look for me and love me, as you know I loved you.
Time for me to leave you, I won’t say goodbye;
Look for me in rainbows, high up in the sky.
In the evening sunset, when all the world is through,
Just look for me and love me, and I’ll be close to you.
It won’t be forever, the world will come and then
My loving arms will hold you, when we meet again.
Time for us to part now, we won’t say goodbye;
Look for me in rainbows, shining in the sky.
Every waking moment, and your whole life through
Just look for me and love me, as you know I loved you.
Just wish me near you,
And I’ll be there with you.
Makayla’s Celebration of Life will be on May 19th at Lewis and Clark Fairgrounds at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, please donate to God’s Love or the Humane Society in her honor.
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Jennika Green says
Love you so much my bestie friend and sister of mine Makayla Shurtliff. I will truely miss you so much. We were supposed to hangout and get coffee but we never did before you passed away. I will be missing you so much. Your in heaven now with god looking down on me and your friends and family.
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Molly Burgess says
You are loved and missed by so many. I hope you have found peace, sweetheart. Thanks for showing us what bravery really looks like.
Sara Murphy says
I love you Molly.
Sara Murphy says
I love you Makayla. I am glad you are free from pain and I hope you are dancing with Grandpa Mike, hugging your grandma Pat tight, and having a huge argument with your Grandpa Bob. Your smile and hugs will always be missed. You will always be my sunshine.
Aunt Mayme says
Kayla, you are the strongest soul I ever knew. Your big heart will be missed. Be at peace Love.
Kayla Ann Gm says
Love you pretty girl will always keep you in my heart. I smile every time I think about when we went to the lake good times gonna miss you
Constance Phillips says
You made such an impact on so many. I love you.
John Marquart says
I remember when we played basketball with ur dad and brother at the school we had a great time
U will always b part of my heart and mind u will always b alive in spirit through all the memories u have made with me and those by
John Marquart says
We will miss u young lady
Amanda Bryant says
Well Makayla I just found out last night that you passed away and I can’t believe it you were so young and pure of heart, but God truly has gained another angel. I will really miss you my friend. Rest in peace
Anthony Simmons says
When I visited you at the hospital and you told me you had previously suffered a stroke. I felt so dumb for not realizing it. You told me that i was one of the most real people you’ve ever encountered (correct:stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye::joy::joy:). If I only knew then what I do now…. You deserved this world. This world did not deserve you. Rest easy.
shanna shurtliff says
I can’t believe it’s almost been a year, most of the time it feels as if it was just yesterday, and sometimes it feels like a life time since I’ve saw your smile brighten up the room. It feels as if I’ve been living that day over and over since it happened. I constantly replay our memories in my head, anywhere and everywhere I go. What I would do to just hold you once more and tell you how much better you made my life and how much I completely adored you and every single moment with you. What I would do just to have one more laugh with you, one more smile, and to hear your voice just once more. I’d give anything just to see you for one last moment. I’m taking care of mom and dad, and I’m trying to take care of myself as these days go by. I’m going to make it for you one day and be the best me that I can be. Thank you for all the memories, lessons, and love that you gave me. Thank you for being my best friend, home, and soul. One day I hope I’ll be able to share your story and save people with it. We miss you baby girl, more than you ever thought we would. I’ll keep that hope that when I drop, I’ll be able to run into your arms and never let you go again. I love you, keep resting easy queen :heart: