Mya Tanasia Sherrill, 16, of Salisbury, N.C., passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024.

She was born on September 18, 2007, in Mooresville, N.C., to Patrick Sherrill and April Frye. Mya attended West Rowan High School and wanted to be a paramedic after graduating. Her favorite Bible verse was Psalm 46:5 (NIV). She loved music, watching scary movies, cooking spaghetti, riding four-wheelers, fishing, swimming, and just being outdoors.

She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Daniel Frye and Roscoe Sherrill.

In addition to her parents, Patrick and April, she is survived by her sisters, Janae Cowan and Aiyanna Sherrill; brother, Damien Sherrill; aunt, Latunga Bailey; uncle, Lamont Sherrill; and numerous extended family.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 29, from 2 to 3 p.m. with a service following at 3 p.m. at the chapel of Cavin-Cook Funeral Home with Apostle Marlon Sanders officiating.

Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Sherrill family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.