FAVATA, Alisha Ann, age 30, of Spring Hill, Florida, died Saturday, February 18, 2017. Born in Tampa, Florida, she came here 17 years ago from Tampa. She was employed in the food service industry and attended services at Springs of Life Family Church. Preceded in death by step-father, Joseph Whalen, she is survived by father: Wayne Favata; mother: Dina A. Whalen; step-father: Robert Byrns; brother: Austin Favata; step-brother: Dylan Byrns; sister: Taylor Whalen; grandparents: Judy Yawn, Arlene Trimble, Jane Favata, Betty and Bob Lung and Edward Whalen; as well as aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Visitation will be from 6-7:00pm, Friday, March 3, 2017 at the Merritt Funeral Home, Spring Hill Chapel where services will begin at 7:00pm.