Cheyenne Michelle Kinnaird, the sixteen-year-old daughter of Brandy Kinnaird and fiancée James Wilson of Smithdale, Mississippi, and also the daughter of Shane Kinnaird of Biloxi, Mississippi, entered the arms of her Heavenly Father on Monday May 18, 2015. Cheyenne, affectionately called "Lucy"or "Cheynnie" by her close family, was a member of the Smithdale community, where she was loved by all for her sweet, gentle spirit and her beautiful smile. She was born on July 21, 1998, at River Oaks Hospital in Flowood, Mississippi.

Cheyenne leaves behind a loving family consisting of brother Bryan "Cole" Kinnaird and maternal grandparents Brian and Stacy Ellis; Aunt Chonda and Jay Ezell; and Uncle Chris and Bridget Ellis, all of Smithdale. Paternal grandparents are James and Deidra Kinnaird of Bastrop, Louisiana. Special cousins include Nick, Shelly, and Katie Grace Noworyta of Loyd Star; Colby, Colten, and Caden Ellis; and Aubren Ezell, all of Smithdale.

Cheyenne had just completed her junior year at Franklin County High School in Meadville, Mississippi, and was excited about starting her senior year this fall. At FHS she received the Art II Award, worked with the soccer team and the Beta Club, and also served on the Prom Committee. She was scheduled to be inducted into the National Beta Club this fall for her senior year. She worked for the Franklin County Dixie Youth little league baseball organization. Cheyenne enjoyed the outdoors and loved hunting and fishing. Most of all, she cherished her time with her friends and cousins. Cheyenne was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church where she learned to love the Lord and dedicate her life to follow Him.

We will celebrate Cheyenne's Heavenly Home-going with services Saturday, May 23, 2015, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Smithdale. Visitation will be 11 to 2 P.M. with services following. She will be laid to rest in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Byron Cothren, Jonathan Rogers, Cole Middleton, Joseph Cothren, Bodi Bass, and Keith Zimmerman. The family is most grateful for the love and help of very special friends and honorary pallbearers Daryl and Cindi Redditt and Bart and Sharon Allen.

Cheyenne Michelle Kinnaird will be greatly missed by a host of family, friends, community members, and also the FHS Class of 2016. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Cheyenne Kinnaird Memorial Fund at The Bank of Franklin or United Mississippi Bank.