Leia Raine Faith Austin

Leia Raine Faith Austin passed away December 10, 2025 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Leia was born February 12, 1997 to Manda Finney and JoJo Austin in Topeka, Kansas.

Leia is proceeded in death by her mother, Manda, grandmother Margaret Mast, great grandmother Viola Edgeworth, great grandfather Kyle Wier, and her lovable uncle Eddie.

She is survived by her father, JoJo (Ashle) of Michigan, grandmother Alicia Wier, grandfather Gary Mast, and her three beautiful boys, Evander Riley (10), Jaxon Herrick (4), Cason Herrick (2) and their father Christopher Herrick, all of Topeka.

Leia also leaves behind her brothers Jovan Austin and Trevon Groggins, and her little sister Destiny Groggins all of Topeka. Leia has many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who all loved her very much.

Leia was an avid turtle lover who loved cooking and spending time with her family. She graduated from Hope Street Academy in 2015. Leia's last charitable act was being an organ donor, saving several other lives. Leia will be greatly missed by not only her children, but all those who loved her.

A celebration of life will be held Monday, December 15th at 11:00 at the Holton First United Methodist Church in Holton, KS. Donations to be put in a trust for the boys can be made to Gary Mast.