Rylee Michelle Bennion

Rylee Michelle Bennion, 24, of Kearns, Utah passed away on May 26, 2026, in Park City, Utah.

Born on June 23, 2001, Rylee brought creativity, laughter, and love to those fortunate enough to know her. She was funny, artistic, stubborn, kind, generous, and deeply lovable. With her fiery red hair and spirited personality, Rylee was often the brightest presence in any room. Her laughter, warmth, and sense of humor brought comfort and joy to those around her.

She loved deeply, felt things intensely, and never hesitated to be unapologetically herself.

One of Rylee's most special qualities was her ability to hold on to the magic of childhood. With a wonderfully creative imagination, she found joy in the simple and beautiful things many people outgrow. Whether she was coloring, creating art, enjoying her favorite Disney movies, or getting down on the floor to play with younger children, Rylee had a gift for making people feel seen, loved, and important. She had a way of making life feel lighter, softer, and a little more magical.

Rylee graduated from Kearns High School, where she excelled academically and took pride in her accomplishments. She worked at Beans & Brews and Red Robin, where her warm personality, quick wit, and genuine kindness helped her form lasting friendships with coworkers and customers alike. She often spoke of pursuing a career in the medical field, reflecting her caring nature and desire to help others.

Rylee was an artist at heart. She loved drawing, painting, coloring, and creating diamond art projects. She enjoyed expressing herself through makeup, cosplay, tattoos, and piercings, embracing her individuality and creativity in everything she did. She loved celebrating life's special moments, especially Christmas and her birthday, both of which she looked forward to every year with excitement and joy.

She was an avid animal lover and had a special place in her heart for cats. Whether they were family pets or neighborhood strays, Rylee never met a cat she didn't want to love. She adored the family cats, Kora and Kai, and was always quick to offer affection and care to any animal that crossed her path.

Rylee loved Disney movies, especially Frozen, Frozen II, Tangled, and Beauty and the Beast. She could often be found singing along to her favorite songs, and those who knew her will never forget her beautiful voice. Rylee was a gifted singer whose voice could fill a room and touch the hearts of those listening.

She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, watching her favorite shows including Friends, Grey's Anatomy, and SpongeBob SquarePants. Music was also an important part of her life, and she especially loved the band nothing,nowhere., and the music of One Direction.

Above all else, Rylee loved fiercely. She welcomed her daughter, MicKynlee Lynn, in 2021 and cherished her with all her heart. The love she had for her daughter remained one of the defining joys of her life.

Rylee is survived by her daughter, MicKynlee Lynn; her mother and bonus father, Toni and Elden Brady; her father and bonus mother, Jonathan and Brandy Bennion; her siblings Ryan, Wesley (fiancée Rachel), Landen, Tucker, Bentley, Robert, Jacob (fiancée Cheyenne), Kylee (fiancé Braiden), and Misty; her grandparents Michael and Kim Tiller, Patricia and Gerald Bennion, Pamela and David Brady, Pam Burns, and Yolanda Rosenbaum; her great-grandparents Deanne and Jerry Lanier, Robert and Andrea Tiller; three nieces and three nephews; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends.

She shared a special and irreplaceable friendship with Madi Medici, who was and always will be her best friend. Their bond was built on loyalty, laughter, understanding, and countless memories that will be treasured forever.

Rylee was preceded in death by Grandpa Scotty; her great-grandparents Morris and Faye Bennion, Lois and Paul Geertsen, Ramona and Luis Rosenbaum, and Walter and Florence Ewell.

Though her time on earth was far too short, Rylee leaves behind a legacy of love, creativity, laughter, and compassion. Her beautiful spirit lives on through the family and friends who loved her, the memories she created, and the countless lives she touched along the way. She will be deeply missed, forever loved, and never forgotten.

Funeral services for Rylee will be held at McDougal Funeral Home. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home. A private family prayer and viewing for immediate family will be held at 10:00 a.m. prior to the services.

McDougal Funeral Home
4330 South Redwood Road
Taylorsville, Utah 84123