Tragedy in Cullman County: 25-Year-Old Ayanna A. Scott of Center Point Killed in Fatal Crash
CULLMAN COUNTY, ALABAMA — A tragic accident has left the community of Center Point and the broader Cullman County region reeling with grief, following the untimely death of 25-year-old Ayanna A. Scott. The devastating incident occurred on the morning of Tuesday, June 24, 2025, cutting short a life filled with promise, warmth, and purpose. Ayanna’s sudden passing has left a trail of sorrow among her family, friends, and all those whose lives she touched.
According to authorities, the fatal accident happened along a rural stretch of roadway in Cullman County. While details are still emerging, early reports indicate that Ayanna was involved in a single-vehicle crash. Emergency responders arrived at the scene quickly, but despite their best efforts, Ayanna succumbed to her injuries at the site of the crash. The circumstances surrounding the accident are currently under investigation by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA).
Ayanna, a native of Center Point, Alabama, was described by those closest to her as a bright, compassionate, and driven young woman. A 2018 graduate of Center Point High School, she had recently completed her degree in healthcare administration and was in the early stages of building a career centered on caring for others. Her goal, friends say, was to open a wellness clinic that would serve underserved communities in Birmingham and beyond — a vision rooted in her deep belief in equity, healing, and human dignity.
Known for her radiant smile and gentle spirit, Ayanna had a natural way of making people feel seen and valued. She was a devoted daughter, a protective older sister, and a cherished friend. To know her was to experience kindness without condition, laughter that came easily, and encouragement that lifted others higher. Whether volunteering at local shelters, mentoring young girls through church outreach programs, or simply showing up for those in need, Ayanna carried herself with grace and selflessness.
“She had a heart for people, always,” said her cousin, Monique Harris. “Ayanna never met a stranger — she would give you her last dollar, her last hour, her last ounce of energy if it meant making your day a little better. She was just built like that — pure and genuine.”
The Center Point and Cullman County communities have begun rallying around Ayanna’s grieving family. Vigils, prayer circles, and tributes have poured in across social media, where friends and acquaintances have shared memories and photos that tell the story of a life lived with extraordinary heart in just 25 years.
“She was the light in every room,” one friend wrote in a tribute post. “Losing her like this — so sudden, so tragic — it feels like a dream we can’t wake up from.”
Ayanna’s church family at Greater Life Ministries has announced plans to hold a memorial service this weekend, offering a space for community members to come together in remembrance and prayer. The service will celebrate her life, her faith, and the legacy of compassion she leaves behind.
As her loved ones navigate this unimaginable loss, they are calling for privacy, prayers, and continued support. “We are shattered,” her mother said in a brief statement. “But we know Ayanna would want us to be strong, to love one another, and to live with the same joy and purpose she carried in her heart.”
In honoring Ayanna A. Scott, those who knew her best are choosing not to dwell only on the tragedy, but on the profound beauty of her life — a life that may have ended too soon, but one that was lived with purpose, passion, and love