Aniyah Jane Burton

aniyah burton

February 6, 2023 ~ August 31, 2025

Aniyah Jane Burton, 2, died on August 31, 2025. Born on February 6, 2023, Aniyah touched the lives of those around her in her brief time with us. A vibrant spirit, she brought joy and laughter to all who knew her. Her love of Barney and her playing on her tablet were just a glimpse into her enthusiastic personality, filled with attitude and charm.

Aniyah will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends, who will forever cherish the joyful moments spent with her. She was a light in their lives, and her memory will continue to bring smiles to their hearts.

Aniyah is predeceased by her great-grandfathers, Keith Burton and Kenneth Shelton.

Aniyah is survived by her parents, Tabitha Shelton and Justin Burton, a sister Layla Stevie Lyrica Burton, grandparents, Sherry Burton Mattingly, Kenneth Shelton, Jr., Kimberly Shelton, and Joey “Pop-pop” Rigdon, great-grandparents, Peggy Burton, Patsy Shelton, Steven and Jannie Spencer, uncles, Sean Burton and Timothy Shelton, aunt, Kelsey Shelton, cousins, Earl and Brentley Shelton, Sharle McAnley, and Kinley Barker, great-aunts and uncles, Nini, Papi, and Jojo, and numerous extended family.

Funeral services for Aniyah will be held on September 9, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Pleasant Run Baptist Church. Bro. Ken Crigger will officiate. Pallbearers will be Timothy Shelton, Joe Goode, Hunter Monroe, and Billy Rigdon. Burial will follow in Parksville Cemetery. Prior to the service, a visitation will take place at Stith Funeral Home in Junction City on September 8, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Though her time was brief, the love she shared will resonate in our hearts forever.

 

Contributions are suggested to be sent to either Justin Burton, mailed to Farmers National Bank, P.O. Box 282, Perryville, KY. 40468. You may also drop it off at any Farmers National Bank locations or https://www.tmcfunding.com/funds/aniyah-burton-love-fund/14259/ 

Services

Visitation: September 8, 2025 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Stith Funeral Home - Junction City
506 West Shelby Street
Junction City, KY 40440

(859) 854-3322

Funeral Service: September 9, 2025 1:00 pm

Pleasant Run Baptist Church
10560 Forkland Road
Parksville, Kentucky 40464


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Charities

The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Aniyah Jane Burton 's name.

Aniyah Burton Love Fund

318 W. Broadway

Danville,

KY

40422

www.tmcfunding.com

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  1. praying so hard for you family, my thoughts and love are with you 🩷 rest easy sweet baby
    -Kaitlyn

  2. Rest in love little angel from God . Now you are back with God 🙏🏼🩷prayers for your parents and all of your family during these difficult times.

  3. May God cover this family in a very difficult time , and trust the baby is back with God and he is taking care if her now and she is perfectly ok now , and running and playing with God , I pray he heals the hearts of the parents because I know they are shattered and other family members, this is so sad , I pray for peace for all , god bless you , you are in my thoughts and prayers ❤️ 🙏

  4. Tabby and Justin I’m so sorry my prayers are with you guys during this time ❤️ . Prayers for the rest of family ❤️ r.i.p sweet baby girl .

  5. My heart is broken for your family in the loss of your sweet little girl. No words could ever ease the pain of such a loss, but please know you are surrounded in love and prayers. May her precious memory be a light that continues to shine in your hearts forever. 💔🕊️

  6. I will always remember her precious dancing. You all are such wonderful people, I’m so sorry. Your precious daughter brought light and joy in her short time here. She will always be remembered with love. There are no words for this kind of loss. Please know I am here for you, holding you in my thoughts and prayers. I pray for God’s peace to surround you all. ❤️❤️❤️👼

  7. I am so very sorry and I am praying for you all I do know how this feels and my heart hurts for you all .. lean on Jesus he will help you and carry you through each day ..

  8. Sweet Aniyah! You will never be forgotten! Your mommy loved you so, so much and will remember your short time on this earth forever!

  9. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,
    4 who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

  10. I’m so sorry for u all loss I’m in a group in Danville called compassionate friends I will be praying for the family and so sorry

  11. So terribly sorry for the loss of your sweet baby girl, no words can describe how hard this must be. Sending thoughts and prayers to the family 💜

  12. Sweet Aniyah Burton, I hope your enjoying that beautiful place up in the sky. You sure will be missed your so very loved, Your family and everyone else will keep your memory alive. Rest In Peace Aniyah i know you’re watching over us all.

  13. Giving Prayers and strength for this baby’s family and all the loved ones as they struggle having to go through this devastating time of loss lay this sweet baby down to rest. The memories will never fade away and will live on forever in the hearts of those who love her! Rest easy sweet girl and know how loved you are always!!

  14. So very sorry for the loss of this sweet baby girl. Continued prayers for her mom and daddy and friends,family in the days to come.

  15. Im so very sorry for your loss of beautiful Aniyah. May she rest in the arms of Jesus until we are all reunited in That Day. May His Holy Spirit comfort you at this time.

  16. You all are in our hearts and our prayers during this very difficult time. May the Lord wrap you in his arms and give you peace and comfort.

  17. My deepest condolences 💐 sending love and prayers for your family 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  18. Prayers going out for your family. We lost in infant grandson several years ago. It is so very hard and yes seems so unfair. God gives peace and comfort for those who lean in to him. Let him have your pain and he will see you through. Hold tight to those memories of your sweet baby girl. May God Be With You in the days ahead.

  19. My deepest condolences to everyone in the family . Lots of love and prayers today and the days ahead. May God give you comfort in the days to come.

  20. Im so sorry about your sweet Lil Angel baby. Sending our deepest condolences during this difficult time. 🙏🏻

  21. Peggy, Sherry, Sara, Justin and family, my prayers and thoughts are with you. So sorry for the loss of this sweet little angel.

  22. We will miss her always. Every day waving to us and her telling us hi after we came home from work. She touched us deeply. Her beautiful little soul made her impossible not to love. She will be forever 2 forever loved and forever missed. Thoughts and prayers for family.

  23. I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers. May God’s love give you comfort in the days ahead.
    Elizabeth Holbrook


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