Our beautiful daughter McKayla Alexis Harshaw was tragically killed in a multi-vehicle crash on September 27,2024, at the age of 24. She was born and raised in Marietta, GA.

McKayla was a wonderful daughter, and her loss leaves a gaping hole in our hearts. She was gleefully optimistic, had a smile that could light up a room, and gave the best hugs. She loved caring for children as a nanny and looked forward to having a family of her own. Mckayla was a radiant light in the world known for her selfless nature and unwavering compassion. As an avid climber and hiker, McKayla found solace and connection with God in nature's embrace. Inspired by her entrepreneurial parents, she hoped to start a business of her own one day. She was highly photogenic and loved to model within the community.

McKayla is survived by her loving parents Harry James Harshaw and Melissa Ann Gunther Harshaw, brother Alexander James Harshaw, grandparents Susan and Danny Tuck, grandmother Mary Ellen Harshaw, grandfather John Gunther, uncles Albert Harshaw, James Harshaw and Timothy Harshaw, aunts Mary Theresa Harshaw and Catherine Harshaw Barnard. She was preceded in death by her grandfather James Charles Harshaw Sr.

A funeral service for McKayla will be held at 3:00pm on Saturday October 5th at Piedmont Church.  A reception will be held at the church following the service.  The family will receive friends from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Friday October 4th, and from 1:00pm to 3:00pm on Saturday, October 5th at Piedmont Church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to her GoFundMe.

McKayla will be remembered as a selfless beacon of light who touched hundreds of lives, inspiring others to overcome life's challenges.