A’layna-Marie Kay “Stana” Ezell

A’layna-Marie Kay “Stana” Ezell, aka “Snuki” aka “Teddy Bear” aka “Princess” aka “Hamburger”, 19, passed away after a sudden illness on March 22, 2020. She was born on December 22, 2000 in Des Moines to Floyd and Laura Ezell.

A’layna was the definition of a free spirit. She will be remembered for her fearless nature and her prankster ways. A’layna loved herself and those around her. She had a passion for caring for children, which was just another way her love shined through. A’layna had the biggest heart of anyone you would ever meet.

She is survived by her parents, Laura and Floyd Ezell; siblings, Charlie, Floyd, Jr., Diallo, Colezel, Maya, Kadja, Journey and Kenneith; granny, Anna (Eric) Tracey; grandpa, Claude “Gene” Williams; favorite aunt, Titi Tracey; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many loving relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Alice Kay Hutchcroft; and great-grandmother, Alline Gordon.

Visitation will be held from 1:30 - 5:30 pm on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St., Des Moines, IA.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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