Aeryn Brooke Evans

Aeryn Brooke Evans

Aeryn Brooke Evans, 3, of Wharncliffe WV, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Logan Regional Hospital. She was born on February 6, 2022, at Thomas Memorial Hospital.

Aeryn was a true warrior and hero to everyone who knew her. She bravely faced two critical health issues throughout her short life: Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) and Turner Syndrome, a rare genetic abnormality. Despite countless medical battles, including two open-heart surgeries and numerous other procedures, Aeryn approached every day with an unwavering smile. Her joyful spirit was an inspiration to many, and she quickly found herself surrounded by unconditional love. Everyone she met remarked that she was the happiest baby they had ever known. Aeryn was truly a miracle and will be deeply missed by all her loved ones.

She cherished her mommy and siblings deeply, and her world revolved around her Papaw and visits to his house. Aeryn adored her brother, Drake, happily chasing after him when he called "come on" and jumping into his arms to play. She loved sleeping with her big sisters, Kairi and AnnaLei, and watching their favorite shows together at bedtime. She delighted in crawling into Mommy and Daddy's bed for tickles and kisses. Aeryn absolutely loved watching Big City Greens and Bluey, often having them playing on every TV. Her paci was her favorite thing, and she was a big lover of her cat, Oreo. Though much of her life was spent in the hospital, she touched the hearts of everyone she encountered.

Aeryn is survived by her loving parents, Jessica Marie Evans and Scott Allen Evans; her devoted siblings, brother Adrien Drake Toler, and sisters Kairi Alice Marie Evans and AnnaLei Rayne Evans. She also leaves behind her cherished Papaw, Teddy Shane Toler, and Memaw, Jennifer Lei Toler. She is lovingly remembered by her aunt, Amanda Marcum, and uncle, Brandon Marcum, along with cousins Avary Marcum and Christian Marcum.

Other surviving family members include aunt and uncle Sharon Hagi and Albert Hagi III, uncle and aunt William DeMuth III and Misty DeMuth; great aunt and uncle Julie Mitchell and Ricky Justice, great aunt Vickie Browning, great aunt Marty Dotson, and great uncle and aunt Eric and Christy Toler. Aeryn is also survived by her great-grandmother, Brenda Kegley DeWeese. Her second cousins, Jonathan "Bub" and Maddie Dotson, Johnna and Donovan Mounts, Wesley and Fatoshia Browning, Shawn and Taylin Toler, Erica Toler, and Blake Toler, as well as many third cousins and family friends, also mourn her passing. Honorable mentions include her special aunt-in-law, Ashley Preece, family friend, Terri Williams, and her feeding therapist and special friend, Alicia Clark.

Aeryn was preceded in death by her grandfather, Michael Adam Massey; great-grandmothers Joetta Compton and Sandra Sue Toler; great-grandfather Teddy Ray Toler; second cousin Stevie Joe Browning; and great uncle Johnny Lee Dotson.

Tributes from Family

Jessica Evans: "She was the strongest person I have ever known. It was an honor to be her mother and care for her the past 3 years. She was the sweetest and happiest baby in the world. Everyone who met her loved her and she brought so much light into our lives. I can't begin to express the lasting impression she left on everyone's life. She was so, so sick, but she fought so, so hard, up until the point she couldn't anymore. My sweet baby girl, Mommy loves you always."

Scott Evans: "She was a true miracle and she brought so much joy and love to everyone. I will forever cherish her smile and laughter, and the embrace of her sweet heartfelt hugs."

Kairi Evans: "She always made me have lots of fun. I love her so much. She always made me laugh when I was sad. As her big sister, I enjoyed teaching her things."

AnnaLei Evans: "I love Aeryn so much. She made me be happy all the time. I had fun helping her learn to play with her toys."

Brandon Marcum: “Aeryn was a happy child and brought happiness to everyone that was blessed to meet her. Full of life and smiles for days. Jesus gained another angel, but we are gonna miss you little buddy. Even though we are laying your body to rest, we know this ain't the end. We are now on a journey to see you again in heaven. Forever your uncle, and you are forever loved.”

Amanda Marcum: "Aeryn truly was an angel put on this earth. She fought so many battles since the day she was born and was still the happiest sweetest little girl in the world. You truly were the strongest human I know. You taught sissy to appreciate life and be happy for all my blessings no matter what I was going through. One of my biggest blessings in life was getting to be your sissy. Sissy Panda loves you."

William DeMuth III and Misty DeMuth: "Although I didn’t know my niece well, I know she was a very sweet and happy little girl. She was and is loved and will be missed. She has touched the hearts of so many and it cannot be forgotten."

Sharon Hagi and Albert Hagi III: "She was the epitome of strength and the perfect example of innocence and purity. We are honored to have had the privilege of being her aunt and uncle."

A celebration of life service will be announced in the near future for close friends and family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Collins Funeral Home, Inc. of Switzer, WV.