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Aiyanna Star Sharp VanFossen, 1, of Durham, passed on November 24, 2016. Aiyanna was born on January 9, 2015, in Raleigh, NC, to Joseph VanFossen and Carolyn Sharp.
She was a blessing and such an innocent soul. She stepped into the world and filled hearts with joy. She was always by her father's side, copying whatever he did. She brought out the best in everyone. She loved to dance, sing, eat, and play. She loved to spend time with her brother and cuddling on the couch. She was a gentle child that was always smiling and giggling. She was fearless, smart, and was interested in the world around her. Aiyanna was a star in the lives of so many and always will be.
Aiyanna is survived by her father, Joseph VanFossen; mother, Carolyn Sharp; brother, Joseph Ryan Sillins; stepmother, Kimberly Phillips; grandparents, Pat and Dov Bulka, Lisa and Frank VanFossen; great grandmother, Joan Middleton; aunts, Kourtnee Peirce and Kaitlyn VanFossen; uncle, David VanFossen; as well as many other loving family members and friends.
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January 9, 2022
Carolyn Sharp Worth
March 15, 2017
Carolyn Sharp
Lighting a candle for you my sweet angel nights n days like this so cold when the wind blows i felt warm holding you close...you will forever be my shining light xoxo mommy
December 2, 2016
Kayla Hyde
For you baby girl.
December 2, 2016
Kayla Hyde
Oh my little love bug. Being your nanny was the joy of my life. You brought me so much happiness when there was nothing to be happy about. You were the light that showed through the dark. I loved waking up to your crazy hair every morning and you're beautiful smile. Because of you, I know I will be a great mom one day. You were taken too soon and all I can think about is how unfair this really is. You will forever be on my mind and in my heart. I loved you like you were my own and I will never forget the memories we share. I love you... Kayla E Hyde.
December 2, 2016
Poor sweet child, it shouldn't have been you.
December 1, 2016
Ellen Adams
December 1, 2016
Sullyanne Morales
Aiyanna I got to met you and spend a short time with you... You are the sweetest little girl I have ever met.. Although, you are not here with us anymore we will always remember the memories we had with you..
Heaven has gained a sweet angel.... R.I.P. Aiyanna, our sweet angel....
November 30, 2016
Maryanne Alfred
I Just met you last week and it was a great pleasure to see your beautiful face. I send you love and happiness to where ever you little heart decide to explore. Your mommy and daddy loves you very much!!
November 29, 2016
Lisa VanFossen
My dearest grand daughter you were taken from us way to soon but our Dear Lord had bigger and better plans for you. He needed another set of special wings up in Heaven so that you can watch over all of us. We all love you so much and will miss your beautiful smile and you singing your ABC'S. You were so full of energy and so full of life. When you visited us in PA this summer and you were wearing everyone's shoes and playing in grandma's garden and popping the popping paper on the sidewalk and writing with the chalk on the sidewalk and just having fun being a little girl and just watching you brought me back to when your daddy was little (age 6) when we first moved to the house you came to visit us at.
We love you so much baby girl. Fly with the angles
November 29, 2016
Cynthia Vaughn
Aiyanna came to all of us as a gift of God's unconditional Love made flesh. To show us Life through the eyes of a child. She is not gone! Her energy surrounds us all, and we are connected to it just by mere thought. Her visit was short, and we will grieve that; but let us celebrate and remember her living! Carolyn, you are to be celebrated too, for being the vessel through which this beautiful soul entered into this planet. May the peace of God that passes all understanding surround you and heal your wounded heart. Know that I hold you in my heart!
November 29, 2016
Kiyanna Vasquez
Im not In NC right now to show your mommy some love. i live in NYC now. but Aiyanna please be at peace baby girl. rest easy little one, your in God's arms now... until we meet again!
November 29, 2016
Heather Knutsen
Such a beautiful girl- I wish I could have met you... Be a good angel for your beautiful mommy <3
November 28, 2016
Nicole Miranda
November 28, 2016
Nicole Miranda
It was a pleasure to have met you. I am sorry that you had to go through this Aiyanna and I wish it wasn't so... I wish I could hold you again, even if you didn't always smile at me. You were so peaceful.. so beautiful.. I pray that it is all better for you now. I didn't see you often but please believe that you are missed tremendously. <3 <3
November 28, 2016
MAY God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad time Psalms 29:11
November 28, 2016
Trish Heckman
In loving memory of such a beautiful child Aiyanna Star Sharp. RIP BABYGIRL ♡♡
November 28, 2016
Trish Heckman
Aiyanna you are such a beautiful child. Noone will ever know why God chose to take you so young but he must have plans for you. Now you are your mommies Angel. You are loved by so many and you will never be forgotten princess. CAROLYN I am here if you need to talk, I wish i could be there to comfort you in this hard time. You were an awesome mommy to Aiyanna & she will remember that forever and She Loves you very much. Sending lots of prayers for you.
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