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Daily Mail
19-05-2025
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- Daily Mail
Sister Wives' Kody Brown asked cemetery 'permission' to dig late son Garrison's grave
Sister Wives star Kody Brown revealed he asked to dig his late son's grave in this week's episode, which aired on Sunday. The TLC reality star, 56, opened up about how he wanted to honor his son Garrison Brown by digging his grave himself in preparation of the funeral in Wyoming. 'It means something to me. I don't know why,' Kody said as he recalled the meaningful and heartbreaking event. 'It's something deeply emotional.' In a sit-down confessional, he recalled how the Brown family made preparations for Garrison's funeral. In the emotional episode, Kody talked about how he and his ex-wife Janelle Brown prepared for their son's funeral following his sudden death from suicide at the age of 25 in March 2024. 'Here's the thing. I talked to the sexton of the cemetery, and he's the one that would normally dig the graves,' Kody explained while a scene of him arriving at the grave site was playing. 'I just asked him [for] permission if I could dig it,' he said. For the task, Kody's brother Scott and brother-in-law Tim also helped him. Kody explained that both of them were a part of 'the men group who nurtured' Garrison 'into maturity.' Kody also explained that though he did not bring the urn that his son's remains are in — adding that his son-in-law Mitch 'is making something different and I don't know what it looks like yet.' The father-of-18 continued: 'For the act of effort in this, because we're not digging a grave big enough for a coffin, I'm going to make it a little bit bigger than certainly that I need for this urn.' 'I want the experience of doing some real effort here,' he added. 'Just trying to honor my son as best I can. I don't even know if it's honor. It's mourning.' Garrison's grave was placed beside their other dearly departed family members. In the emotional episode, Kody talked about how he and his ex-wife Janelle Brown prepared for their son's funeral following his sudden death from suicide at the age of 25 in March 2024 He rests beside his Grandma Cheryl, Kody explained as he added that she 'probably nurtured Garrison as much as any of us.' Kody and his ex-wife Janelle were estranged at the time of Garrison's death, but the pair put their differences aside to lay their beloved son to rest peacefully. Garrison was their fourth child out of six. They welcomed four sons and two daughters together and have since become grandparents to three too. Kody and Janelle were previously married from 1993, and she joined him in creating a big family through polygamy. In 2022, they separated and filed to end their plural marriage — though they were not legally married through their many years together. The show also gave fans an inside look at the private funeral service the Brown family held for their late family member in Wyoming. He was laid to rest at the Penrose Cemetary in Wyoming, where the family considers to be their home base. In the episode, Janelle also spoke about her heartbreak as she mourned their son. She admitted she was 'just kind of numb' and didn't 'really have many feelings.' 'It's just one of those things that you just wonder, how did we get here? It's just nothing but sad and heartbreaking,' Meri Brown said separately. Kody also noted that 'there's going to be some awkwardness still' while many of their family remain estranged from each other. Later, Mitch Thompson, the husband of Christine Brown's daughter Aspyn Thompson, put his carpentry and carving skills to build an urn resembling a Viking ship to honor Garrison's interest in Norse culture. Many of Garrison's loved ones shared touching words as they laid him to rest. Kody also revealed to the cameras that some family members even brought 'special tokens' with special 'meaning' to be laid with Garrison. 'He's finally here. He's finally at rest,' Janelle said to the cameras at the end of their service. 'It's finished. This part of the journey is finished.'
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Where Was Late ‘Sister Wives' Star Garrison Laid to Rest? Why the Family Chose Wyoming
Sister Wives stars Kody Brown and Janelle Brown's late son, Garrison, is brought to his final resting place on the May 18, 2025, episode. In Touch breaks down why the family chose Wyoming for their beloved child in the wake of his tragic death at 25 years old. 'Kody actually grew up in Wyoming. My mother was married to Kody's father. The Browns have deep roots in Wyoming,' Janelle said while discussing why they decided on a quiet spot in the state, which holds a special place in their hearts. 'Both Kody's dad and my mom are buried there and I want to bury Garrison next to my mom.' 'He was very much shaped by his experiences, you know, going for the summer, working there on the ranch,' Janelle further explained. Garrison's sister Madison Brush (née Brown) also shared her thoughts on the location and noted, 'Wyoming is probably the closest place we have to roots. It's home. We used to go every summer and it was just like, you went to the ranch to learn how to work.' Janelle added, 'You know, Kody would say, 'I just want to take him home. And I'm like 'OK, I get that. Like, I get that.'' ' "You can look out and you see the mountains surround this big basin," she shared of the cemetery. "The wind is usually blowing. It's just a beautiful view. It's a Wyoming view." The episode 25 breakdown reveals that Janelle and her loved ones gathered in Wyoming to honor Garrison and lay him to rest in the family plot next to his grandparents. 'Kody digs a grave for his son's ashes and the family says their goodbyes,' per the description. Janelle reflected on what felt like another regular day after moving from Flagstaff, Arizona, to North Carolina to be closer to Maddie, son-in-law Caleb Brush and their kids. 'I was traveling back to Flagstaff,' she said on the May 4 episode, noting she and Garrison had been 'texting all day long.' Janelle explained, 'And this was not unusual because he and I talked probably three times a day.' 'I knew he was struggling,' she said in hindsight. 'I always just picked up the phone and I always make it a point to just talk to him.' After going to sleep thinking everything was fine, she was awakened with a devastating call. 'Gabriel had found him,' Janelle said of Garrison, who died by suicide on March 5, 2024. 'He's like, 'Mom, he's gone.' I mean, 'What do you mean?' He said, 'He's dead. He killed himself.'' Janelle revealed that it was a shocking and unimaginable out of body experience. 'I don't remember the next few minutes,' the mom of six continued, 'but I got in the car and drove.' Garrison's official cause of death was determined as a suicide after an autopsy. 'It is with great sadness I confirm Mr. Robert Garrison Brown was located in his residence deceased, as a result of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound,' a spokesperson for the Flagstaff Police Department told In Touch in a statement. The Coconino County, Arizona's coroner's office released the report, which was obtained by In Touch in May 2024, showing that a contributing factor to his death was ethanol intoxication, more commonly known as alcohol poisoning. Garrison's blood alcohol level was .370 percent at the time of his death. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Donations in Honor of 'Sister Wives'' Garrison Brown Have Saved Multiple Cats, Animal Rescue Shares (Exclusive)
Sister Wives' Garrison Brown is being honored by the Arizona animal shelter where he adopted his beloved cats On Sunday, May 11's episode of Sister Wives, Janelle Brown stops by the High Country Humane Animal Shelter in Flagstaff to see the newly-dedicated cat adoption center, named for Garrison, her son Garrison died by suicide at age 25 on March 5, 2024Garrison Brown is being honored by the Arizona animal shelter where he adopted his beloved cats. PEOPLE has a sneak peek at Sunday, May 11's episode of Sister Wives, in which Janelle Brown and her youngest daughter, Savanah, stop by the High Country Humane Animal Shelter in Flagstaff. The rescue is where her late son, Garrison, who died in 2024, adopted all three of his beloved pet cats. In the clip, Janelle and Savanah visit the rescue to see its newly dedicated cat adoption center named for Garrison. The shelter designed the space as an area for potential adopters to meet and play with rescue cats. Janelle shares her reaction to seeing a plaque with her son's name and a photo of him smiling while holding his cats on the room's wall. "It's such a funny thing," Janelle says through tears, recalling the reactions to her son's death. "He was in nursing school, and his class called and said, 'Where can we donate?' And I said, 'I don't know, the humane society.'" After sharing that Garrison adopted his three cats — named Catthew, Patches, and Ms. Buttons — at the shelter, a representative for High Country Humane tells Janelle that the room will help adopters get to know their cats better before taking them home. "I hope the plaque shares how grateful we are for the donations since his passing," the representative tells Janelle. "$25,000 has been raised for High Country Humane for the cats, so the room naming was one way we thought we could honor Garrison." Garrison died by suicide at age 25 on March 5, 2024. His parents, Janelle, 54, and Kody, 55, confirmed the news via social media. The shelter first shared that it had named its cat adoption center after Garrison in an Instagram post soon after his death. In the post, the animal shelter said it had named a cat adoption room after Garrison in honor of his love and devotion to the felines sheltered there. "Today, we honor Robert Garrison Brown for his love and compassion towards cats and all animals by naming our Cat Adoption Room after him and the cats he loved and adopted from us," the organization said. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "Garrison, your memory has touched so many lives already and will continue to do so here at High Country Humane for years to come. Thank you for sharing your passion for animals with us, we will remember you always," the statement continued. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741741, or go to Read the original article on People
Yahoo
06-03-2025
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- Yahoo
'Sister Wives' Star Honors Late Son On Anniversary Of His Death
Janelle Brown of 'Sister Wives' marked the somber anniversary of her son Garrison Brown's death in a meaningful tribute on Wednesday. 'I stay busy but in EVERY quiet moment you are first and foremost in my thoughts. It's been a year baby,' Brown wrote on Instagram. 'We miss you so much. I miss you so much.' In the tribute post, she included a photo of her son holding a cat and shared a sweet way people could honor her late son. 'I encourage everyone reading this to consider making a donation to your local animal shelter, rescue, or humane society,' she wrote. 'This cause was close to Garrison's heart — he adopted all three of his cats from shelters.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by janellebrown117 (@janellebrown117) Garrison Brown was found dead at his home on March 5, 2024. He died by suicide, police in Flagstaff, Arizona, reported. Police confirmed to HuffPost at the time that they responded to calls from Garrison's brother, Gabe, who discovered Garrison Brown's body. Janelle Brown included resources for anyone in crisis in her Instagram post, asking followers to 'please call, text or chat with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741.' Janelle Brown shared six children, including Garrison and Gabe, with her ex-husband, 'Sister Wives' star Kody Brown. Brown shares 18 children with four different women. If you or someone you know needs help, call or text 988 or chat for mental health support. Additionally, you can find local mental health and crisis resources at Outside of the U.S., please visit the International Association for Suicide Prevention. Son Of 'Sister Wives' Stars Found Dead At 25 Naya Rivera's Ex Addresses Rumors He Dated The Late 'Glee' Star's Sister Kieran Culkin Reflects On Sister's Tragic 2008 Death: 'It Doesn't Get Easier'
Yahoo
06-03-2025
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‘Sister Wives' star Janelle Brown marks 1 year since her son Garrison's death
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can also text HOME to 741741 or visit for additional resources. Janelle Brown is reflecting on her ongoing grieving process as she marks the first anniversary of her son Garrison Brown's death. The "Sister Wives" star took to Instagram on March 5 to acknowledge the somber anniversary. "I stay busy but in EVERY quiet moment you are first and foremost in my thoughts. It's been a year baby. We miss you so much. I miss you so much," she captioned the post. The mother of six went on to ask her followers to do something positive in her son's memory. "I encourage everyone reading this to consider making a donation to your local animal shelter, rescue, or humane society. This cause was close to Garrison's heart — he adopted all three of his cats from shelters," she wrote. The proud mother shared a photo of her son holding one of his cats and overlaid it with the following quote from his favorite movie, "Dragonheart:" 'To the stars, Bowen, to the stars.' After Garrison Brown's death, several of his siblings got tattoos with a version of the quote. Janelle Brown ended her post by sharing resources for anyone who may be struggling with their mental health. "If you are in crisis, please call, text or chat with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741," she wrote. On March 5, 2024, police in Flagstaff, Arizona told NBC News Garrison Brown appeared to have died by suicide. He was 25 years old. Over the past year, Janelle Brown has shared several tributes to her son on Instagram. Her friend and former sister wife, Christine Brown Woolley, also commemorated the first anniversary of his passing on March 5. "I found a video of Garrison helping me move and watched it so many times. My heart aches without him and every photo, video, memory, joke, story with him in it is infinitely more precious than ever. Gosh, I miss him. I can't believe he's been dead for a year," she captioned the post. Brown Woolley shared several photos of Garrison Brown with her own children from over the years plus one of him from her 2023 wedding to David Woolley. Garrison Brown was one of six children Janelle Brown shares with her ex-husband Kody Brown. One of those adult children, Madison Brown Brush, also acknowledged the anniversary of her brother's passing with her own Instagram tribute. "A whole 365 days without you. Not a day goes by that I don't miss you, Garrison. In the quiet moments between the noise of life, I think of you often. I hope and pray you've found peace, rest, and the comfort that eluded you here," she captioned the post. "Until we meet again, little brother." Brown Brush shared several phots with her late brother, including one where they laughed as they compared belly bumps while she was pregnant. Mykelti Padron, one of the six children Brown Woolley shares with Kody Brown, shared her mother's Instagram tribute in her Instagram story and added the caption "Love you forever Bro! Miss you." She also posted a photo of her daughter with Garrison Brown with the caption, "It's been a year without you little bro, miss ya!" Woolley Brown's son Paedon Brown shared his mother and Janelle Brown's posts on his own Instagram story. Leon Brown, the child of Kody and Meri Brown, posted a photo with Garrison Brown along with the following caption: "I miss you more each passing day, it doesn't get easier, it just gets longer." This article was originally published on
