Alexa (AyJay) Livingston (nee Zahniser), 24 – of Clarksville, Arkansas, passed away on the morning of May 8 ^th , 2021. AyJay (her preferred name) was a creative soul. Her talent was amazing, as she saw the world with an artist's perspective. She drew portraits, created artwork for tattoos, and designed custom painted shoes for friends.  She loved the outdoors and had a passion for adventure. AyJay loved to fish, learning at an early age how to catch, clean and then cook them over an open fire.

She hiked the Blue Ridge Mountains in Georgia, rock climbed and zip-lined in the New River Gorge, and did the Edge Walk on top of the CN Tower in Toronto. AyJay was also a competitive swimmer from a young age.  She qualified for the NJ YMCA State Championships at age 12 and Junior Olympics at age 14.  She also competed for Kingsway Regional High School as a varsity swimmer.

Advice that AyJay felt strongly about is that people should be their authentic self despite the expectations of others.  AyJay accomplished many things in her short life, but her greatest legacy was the birth of her daughter.  AyJay is survived by her husband Ryan, daughter Rose, brother Nick and her parents Bert and Sharon.

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com or southernfuneralhome.com