Saige Cannady

Saige Armani Cannady was born into this world and lovingly embraced by Ashley Ayers and Deandre Cannady on Friday, July 10th 2015, in Baltimore, Maryland. Saige gained her wings and was called to her heavenly home on Friday, April 3rd 2026, which happened to be Good Friday, at her young age of 10 years old, after her 4-year battle with cancer. In 2022, Saige was diagnosed with brain cancer and was given a poor prognosis. Doctors said she only had months to live; however, Saige exceeded that and gave us four more wonderful years. After receiving surgery, Saige completely lost mobility on the left side of her body, but that did not stop her. She was determined to regain her mobility-and she did. She fought, and she remained strong. Saige walked again and danced again, and this left doctors completely amazed. Each time she went to her appointments, Saige showed more progress than the last. Doctors and providers would often say how she made their jobs easier, and this is just a small testament to how Saige handled her journey. Saige was so much more than her diagnosis. She was resilient, brave, inspiring, and never complained. Despite what she was going through, she still wanted to give back to others. For example, she made care packages for other children who were also battling cancer. Saige even initiated the tradition for her and her siblings to donate clothes and toys to children in need. Saige would give you the shirt off her back-but not her food, though! Saige was also a very bright child. In January 2026, despite her battles, she made the honor roll, and she was so excited to share the news. It's no wonder why Saige's goal was to be a Child Life Specialist when she grew up. Though Saige was only with us for ten years, she made it a full, creative, and exciting journey that left an impact on all of the people around her. Her pure compassion and love for others, her jokes, laughter, and just the light that she could add to every room were noticed by all who encountered her. Saige will forever be in the hearts and memories of her loved ones. She was an uplifting and inspiring individual. She never let people speak negatively about themselves around her. Saige had a love for TikTok, telling jokes, dancing (all the time!), making videos, and playing with her siblings, her cousins, and her friends. Saige also had a love for horseback riding, which she began in 2025, with both of her horses, Louie and Pemmy. If you knew Saige, you would know about her love for her girl, Hello Kitty. Saige also had a very strong belief and faith in Yahweh, and she prayed very powerfully and confidently, especially for someone her age. Saige had more faith than people twice her age, and she trusted Him until the very end. It's no coincidence that Saige Armani means Wise for God. Saige's love for her family and friends was out of this world. When she said she cared for and loved you, she truly meant that, and you could genuinely feel it. Saige was preceded in death by her great-grandmother, Gloria Martin; great-grandfathers, Alvin Jones and Thomas Ayers; grandfather, Anthony Cannady; and uncles, Shawn Cannady and Kevin Cannady. She leaves to cherish her memory: her devoted mother, Ashley Ayers; loving father, Deandre Cannady; siblings, Siyah and Zayus; great-grandmothers, Robin Jones, Diane Frederick, and Yvonne Johnson; grandmothers, Sina Martin and Kia Jones; grandfather, Lamont Ayers Sr.; aunts, Aaliyah Cannady (cousin, Diamonte) and Dionna Roberts (cousin, Relly); uncles, Lamont Ayers Jr. and Kenard Kinsler Jr.; great-aunts, Mia Cannady-Fenwick, Michele Colon, and Shanay Burroughs; great-uncle, Sean Jones; adopted great-grandfather, Ronald Davis; and a host of relatives, friends, and godmothers and godfather.

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Saige Cannady

July 10, 2015 - April 3, 2026