Mariauna Julianne Pryse was born January 3rd, 2006 in Elk City, Oklahoma to Daniel Lee Pryse, Sr. and Laurel Diane (Amberg. She passed away Tuesday, December 31st, 2024 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 18 years, 11 months and 28 days.

Mariauna grew up in Elk City and attended several schools in the area. At the age of 4, she was diagnosed with epilepsy and continued to fight her illness with a positive outlook and perspective, not a day without her smile. Currently, she was a senior at Merritt High School. She was a beautiful soul, never met a stranger, and was so kindhearted. Mariauna loves Jesus, dancing, and music, especially Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber and could be found doing art projects, playing with her baby dolls and Barbies, or enjoying a motorcycle ride with her dad. She will forever be the sparkle in our lives. She touched everyone that she met.

She is preceded in death by her Daddio, Daniel Pryse, Sr.; brother-in-law, Clifton Robert O'Clair; nephew, Darrell "Itty Bitty" Whitt, III;

Mariauna is survived by her brother and sisters, Melissa Brinkley-O'Clair, Elk City, OK, Monique De La Cruz, Calumet, OK, Mandy Perez, Elk City, OK, Megan Pryse, Sayre, OK, Melony Pillars and husband, Jason, Vancouver, WA, Daniel Pryse and wife, Ashley, Elk City, OK, Madison Pryse, Sayre, OK; mother, Laurel Amberg, Elk City, OK and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.