*In lieu of sending condolences through the Holmes Glover Solomon Website, please forward all cards, flowers and other acts of kindness to:

The Cooper Residence
10255 Jarash Pl NE
Albuquerque NM 87122

In humble submission to the will of God, we announce the earthly transition of Shayla Neeley on December 14, 2024. A celebration of her life will be held Friday, January 10, 2025 at 10:00AM in the Believers Center of Albuquerque, 320 Waterfall Drive SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87123. In the time of personal loss, the beloved family has elected to locally entrust the Ministry of Comfort & Care, along with transitional after-care arrangements to Holmes-Glover-Solomon Funeral Directors, Inc.

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, "our pineapple", Shayla Monique Neeley on December 14th, 2024, at the age 29. She was the cherished daughter of Sonya Cooper (Brian) and Troy Neeley, Sr. Our beloved Shayla was the loving sister of Lexi Allmon (Hunter), Daniel Esparza, Asia Cooper, Micah Cooper, Casey Johnson, Troy Neeley Jr., Javon Neeley, London Morgan, Arnae Holcomb and Janesha Chandler (Corey). Shayla's rescue dog, Vada, will forever miss her "person".

Born on May 19th,1995 in Las. Cruces, NM, Shayla touched the lives of all who knew her. She had a beautiful and funny personality. She left a legacy of creative touches everywhere she went. Shayla graduated from La Cueva High School, Albuquerque, NM, in 2013. Her first three years of High School and entire childhood was spent in the Edgewood-Moriarty School District where she contributed her talented athletic skills to the volleyball and basketball programs all the way through graduation.

Shayla attended UNM starting a nursing degree and later went to Adorabella Academy and completed the Nail Tech Program in 2022. She was passionate about starting a nail business, that unfortunately never came to fruition.

Shayla was employed with Wells Fargo Bank for many years, beginning her career in Albuquerque, NM and then transferring to Jacksonville, Florida. She loved the customers she served and often went the extra mile to extend effortless help. She made many friendships with co-workers and staff, and she will be greatly missed by the Wells Fargo Family.

Shayla attended Believers Center (BC) of Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she was a member of, involved with children's ministry and part of the YX/BC Youth since 2003. Shayla shared her new excitement in attending church at Celebration Church in Jacksonville, Florida, where she recently joined a creative small group, had a new group of sisters and brothers in Christ and was also recently water baptized.

Her infectious smile, warm heart, and boundless energy lit up every room she entered. Whether she was painting on canvas, playing sports, fishing, doing nails, doing makeup, making jewelry, or creating a gift for a loved one, singing, or attending a Church service, Shayla brought joy and light into the lives of her family and friends.

She was known for her protective spirit with sweet notes, kindness, creativity, sense of humor, and passionate views about mankind and human life, especially pertaining to her Hispanic, Black, and Native Cultures. Shayla was especially close to all her siblings listed above, her cousin Breezy (Brianna Page) and her amazing friends from work, church and school.

Her absence leaves a profound hole in their hearts. Her memory will forever be cherished by those who had the privilege of knowing her.

In addition to her parents and siblings, Shayla is survived by her Grandpa Larry Sanchez, Grandaddy Saul Cooper, as well as many great Aunts, Uncles and 2nd cousins. Aunts and Uncles: Lorretta Diaz (Alex), Larry Sanchez Jr., Vanessa Medina (Benji), Kelly Porras (Gilbert), Adrienne Sanchez, Aldo Sanchez, Aunt Tonya, Tony & David Cooper. Cousins: Brianna Page (Gabriel), Destiny Diaz, Eli & Dante Sanchez, Inez & Zander Medina and many more cousins throughout the families. Shayla is also survived by her nephew Hudson and soon to arrive niece Willow and nieces Alia and Alaina. Shayla was by preceded in death by her beloved Grandma Lydia Diaz Sanchez, Grandpa Roman Gutierrez, Grandma Daisy Mae Cooper, Grandmother Katherine Neeley (Mama Kat) and Grandfather Joseph Neeley (Papa Joe) and Uncle Jackie. In Paradise, Shayla was also met by her best friend, Quazay (Silk) Deleon Jones. They are all in the arms of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. And we know one day we will be with them again in Eternal Paradise.... -John 3:16, which states, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life".

A service to celebrate Shayla's life will be held on January 10th, 2025, at 10:00am at Believers Center (BC) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. All are welcome to attend and share their memories of our beloved Shayla, who will be deeply missed by all who loved her. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that those who wish to honor Shayla, would contribute a tithe or offering to their home church or any of the Churches listed above that fed into Shayla's spirit. As the Kingdom of God is to be honored first and foremost.

Her spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. We find comfort in knowing that she is now in the care of our Heavenly Father in eternal paradise... -2Corinthians 5:8 says, "We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord." KJV

With love and gratitude,
Shayla's Mom - Sonya

*In lieu of sending condolences through the Holmes Glover Solomon Website, please forward all cards, flowers and other acts of kindness to:

The Cooper Residence
10255 Jarash Pl NE
Albuquerque NM 87122

We love you and are forever grateful for the love you have shown and continue to show our family.