Alexis Iyanna Thornton Obituary

The passing of Alexis Iyanna Thornton of Brainerd, Minnesota occurred on July 10, 2026. Alexis, born on June 30, 2013, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She is survived by: her parents, Chantel Smith and Brent Willis; her siblings, Brent Jr. and Jayda; her grandparents, Sheila and Scott Smith; her uncles, Hayden Smith (Faith) and Thomas Smith; her great-aunt Debbie Berndt (Stan); her great-grandparents, Marlene Smith and Doris Berndt; her grandparents, Lena Strickland and James Willis; and her great-grandparents, Karl and Steve. She is also survived by extended family members, classmates, teammates, and friends.

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