Obituary for Afton Norah Whitehead, age 5.

Afton unexpectedly passed on June 6, 2022, in West Valley City, Utah. She was born on October 20, 2016, in Murray, Utah, to her adoring parents, Thomas and Vanessa Whitehead. Afton was born at 24 weeks gestation. She has fought every day of her life since then. Blowing past expectations every step of the way. She loved fiercely. Her touch was gentle and she radiated happiness. Anyone who has had the privilege of knowing her or watching her journey online has been changed. Her influence was vast. We are forever grateful to be her parents.

She is survived by Thomas Whitehead, her father; Vanessa Whitehead, her mother; Barry Gregerson (Yvonne), her maternal grandma and grandpa; Jose Morales (Miriyam), her maternal grandma and grandpa; Anita Gardener, her paternal grandma; Rebecca (Kevin) Watkins, her aunt; Tanya Morales, her aunt; Papi Jose Morales, her great grandfather; Daniel Johnson (Michelle), her uncle; Rachal Garcia, her aunt; Brad Whitehead (Andrea), her uncle; Aaron Whitehead, her uncle; Vicky Hiner (Sean), her aunt; Patti Porter (Glen), her aunt; and so many cousins and friends.

She is preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Paula Gregerson. Her great grandparents, Arthur and Montess Gregerson; her great grandmother, Regina Morales; and her namesake, great grandmother, Afton Reintjes.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 11th, 2022 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, at Memorial Murray Mortuary, 5850 South 900 East, Murray, Utah 84121.