Ana Elisabeth Zenay Gaston's Obituary
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ana Elisabeth Zenay Gaston who left us far too soon on August 4, 2024, at the age of 33. Ana was a caring mother, a supportive daughter, loving sibling, and a cherished friend to all who knew her. Her warmth, kindness, and boundless energy touched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to cross her path.
Born November 7, 1990, Ana grew up with a passion for life and a deep connection to nature. She found immense joy in creating beauty in the world around her, particularly through her love of landscaping. She assisted her father in his landscaping business, Henry's Landscaping, not just as a hobby but a testament to her creativity, patience, and love of life. Each flower she planted, each tree she nurtured, and every perfectly sculptured yard was a reflection of the vibrant spirit that defined her.
Ana was a beloved member of her community, always the first to offer a helping hand and the last to seek recognition for her kindness. Her laughter was infectious, her smile a source of comfort, and her heart was always open to those in need. She had an incredible ability to make everyone feel special and loved, no matter how brief the encounter.
Her greatest joy, however, was her role as a mother to her two beautiful children, Mila and Nia. Ana loved her children dearly, instilling in them the same love for life, nature, and kindness to all that she embodied. Her love for her family was boundless, and she cherished every moment spent with them, creating memories that will be treasured forever.
Although Ana's passing leaves a void in our hearts that can never be filled, her spirit will continue to live on in the beautiful landscapes she created, in the lives she touched, and in the hearts of her children. She leaves behind her two children, Mila Jade and Nia Renae of the home; her parents, Henry and Brenda Gaston of Fayetteville, AR; her brother, Arsenio Mordecai and his wife and son Hannah and Levi of Springdale, AR; her sister Arstina of Kansas City, and a community that will forever remember her as a beacon of love, light, and beauty. Fayetteville will never be the same without her laugh, smile and genuine care for those around her.
As we say goodbye to Ana, let us find comfort in the garden she has left behind—a garden not just of flowers and trees, but of love, kindness, and joy. May we all carry a piece of her spirit with us, tending to the seeds of kindness she has planted in all of our hearts.
Rest in peace, Bitty Bit. You will be missed beyond measure, and you will be loved forever.
A Celebration of Life will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 17,2024 in the Chapel of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville, AR.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Christ's Church P.O. Box 996 Fayetteville, AR 72702 or to the gofundme account set up by her friends for the girls https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-mila-and-nia-after-annas-tragic-loss
To sign the online guest book please visit www.bernafuneralhomes.com
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