McKayla Hope Ferrer

September 22, 2000 - April 26, 2020

McKayla Hope Ferrer, 19, passed away with her family by her side on April 26, 2020 in her home in Copperas Cove, Tx. Kayla was born on September 22, 2000 to Virginia Ortega in Odessa, Tx. She was born a princess and passed as a princess. McKayla had a love for art and dogs. Her passion was always music. She had a special talent for makeup, and drawing. Kayla graduated from Hendrickson High School in Pfleugerville, Tx in 2019. She married the love of her life, Alexander Ferrer, June 14, 2019 in Bell County, Texas. Alex serves in the U.S. Army and Kayla was a housewife. She is survived by her husband Alex, her mother Virginia, step-mom Lynzy, Godmother Jodee, brother Logan, sister Haleigh, Grandparents Terry & Benita Harvill, Armando & Shanna Ortega, Darrell and Karen Johnston; Aunts Brittney, Andrea, Synda, and Kelly; Uncle Edgar, and many cousins, great-aunts, great-uncles, friends who deeply love her. She is preceded in death by her aunt and uncle, Brandon and Katherine Ortega. Kayla touched every soul she came into contact with. Her faith was strong and so inspiring. To say she will be missed is an understatement. The family would like to express our great gratitude for the compassionate, loving care for Dr. Javier Kane with Scott and White children’s hospital in Temple, Tx and all the staff that helped care for our sweet baby. Pallbearers: Alex Ferrer Logan Phillips Audie Elder Terry Harvill Darrell Johnston Frank Onzures Gaige Onzures Dale Gideon Honorary pallbearers: Tra Jarrell Tucker Gideon. McKayla's visitation will be held on Thursday, April 30, at American Heritage Funeral Home from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. McKayla's funeral service will be held on Friday, May 1, at American Heritage Cemetery at 11:00 AM under the pavilion. Arrangements by American Heritage Cemetery Funeral Home Crematory.