Kayla Marie Green

Oct. 15, 1988 – July 3, 2025

Kayla Marie Green, 36, passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2025, in Buffalo, Wyoming. 

She was born on October 15, 1988, in Laramie, Wyoming, to Brian and Susan Green. Kayla had two siblings, Stephanie and Beau, whom she adored. 

She grew up in Lovell and attended school there, graduating in 2007. She then moved to Laramie to attend the University of Wyoming, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 2012. After graduation, she moved to Cheyenne, where she lived until her passing. 

Kayla worked for Carpet One for several years before finding her true passion with the State of Wyoming, serving on the Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities. Her work allowed her to travel, meet new people and form meaningful friendships. 

Kayla was a loving and caring soul with a heart of gold that touched everyone she met. She went out of her way to ensure those around her felt happy and valued. She loved spending time with family in the mountains — camping, four-wheeling and making memories. She also loved movies (always having a reference ready for any situation, especially Austin Powers), music and celebrating her favorite holidays — Christmas and the Fourth of July. She especially loved setting off fireworks, a passion she shared with her dad and brother, the louder, the better. 

In May 2024, Kayla became an aunt to Beckham Richard, whom she loved deeply and unconditionally. 

Kayla was preceded in death by her grandparents, Richard and Dorothy Nelson, grandfather Leonard Green, cousin TJ Green and aunt Deanna Walker.

Kayla is survived by her parents, Brian and Susan Green; sister Stephanie (Nate) of Cheyenne; brother Beau (Brooklynne) Green of Casper; beloved nephew Beckham Green; grandmother Judy Green of Lovell; uncles Steve Green of Lovell, Stuart (Kathi) Nelson of Wheatland and David (Renee) Nelson of McKinney, Texas; and aunt Patricia Nelson of Oxford, Mississippi. 

She leaves behind many cousins she truly loved: Casey (Alex) Green; Chelsi, Kade and Trevin Green; Katie (Nate) Huyser and their children, Findley and Hanna; Nicole Nelson; David (Tawny) Nelson; Kylie (Chet) Selz and their daughter, Lily; Niki (Brandon) Karlis; Eric Nelson; Shandi (Tino) Vasquez and their children, Bryson and Rylie; and Cassie (Eddie) Lallak and their son, Ethan. She is also survived by extended family members Molly Rush, Grace Hazel, Taylor Huckfeldt and many others who are considered family. 

Life can be unfair, and we may never understand why things happen the way they do. During this difficult time, our family will continue to lean on one another and let Kayla’s light shine through us all. We encourage everyone to hug their loved ones and never take a moment for granted. 

A viewing will be held Thursday, July 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Haskell Funeral Home in Lovell.  Funeral services will take place on Friday, July 11, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lovell. Kayla will be laid to rest beside her beloved grandparents at the Lovell Cemetery.