Photo courtesy of Markwell Funeral Home - Casey
Nov 9, 1989 - Aug 10, 2018
There are no words of comfort we can give you all during this time of grief. We pray that the loving memories you have will sustain you in the days to come. Prayers of comfort during this difficult time and those to come.
Wally & Susan Sanders
August 17, 2018
My heart goes out to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brenda Summerville
August 16, 2018 | Chatham, IL | Acquaintance
Rick, Carlotta, Brock, Bryant, Loyd & Shirley, Cindy & Linda, Harold & Suzanne:
My most sincerest empathy to you as you heal the hole in your hearts now. I have one, as I couldn't believe what I was reading. It is heartbreaking to experience a death of your child, grandchild, sister or niece at such a vibrant age.
Brianna was just a baby when I moved back home. It is obvious by her photo, she had this radiant outer beauty. I see in her Athey eyes, that inner beauty that...
Martha Day
August 16, 2018 | Carmel, IN | Friend
So very sad to see such a beautiful life end so early. It was a joy to watch her grow even from a distance. My prayers are with you Carlotta and Rick and all of the family. May God bless you with the wonderful memories you shared with her and the lessons learned from her life. Love you all. Liana
Liana Hite
August 16, 2018 | Plano, TX | Friend
Rick and Carlotta and family
I really have no words just know Im praying for you and want to come see you guys when you feel up to it . She was beautiful inside and out .
Lisa Denney Wallace
August 15, 2018 | Montrose, IL | Friend
I'm so sorry for your loss, prayers for your whole family during such a difficult time❤
Curtis and Karen Carver
August 15, 2018 | Casey, IL
I am so sorry for your loss. Brianna was such an amazing girl with so much love to give and brought so much life to others. She brought such joy to everyone around her and a smile on your face when you were feeling low. She will be missed dearly. Everyone is in my thoughts and prayers
Molly Elliott
August 15, 2018 | Orlando, FL | Classmate
Rick, Carlotta, and family. I'm so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Stiles Burson
August 15, 2018 | Edwardsville, IL | Friend
We only met BRIANNA a few times at her moms beauty shop but thru her mom I really got to know BRIANNA and to pray for her. She was a lovely young lady that everone loved. Now she has a new perfect painfree body and I look forward to one day getting to see her and get to really know her. I will continue. praying for her dear family.
Willma and Ken Murphy
August 15, 2018 | Casey, IL | Friend
Brianna Kalyn Athey, age 28, of Casey, IL passed away at 1:48 a.m. on Friday, August 10, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, IN. She was born November 9, 1989 in Terre Haute, IN, the daughter of Rick Lynn Athey and Carlotta Kay Tharp Athey.
Survivors include her loving family; her parents, Rick and Carlotta of Casey, IL; brothers, Brock Wayne Athey (Lara) and their children, Sara, Rhett and June and Bryant Michael Athey (Ashley) and their children, Blaire and Brecken, all of Casey, IL; grandparents, Loyd and Shirley Athey and Herald Tharp of Casey, IL; uncles and aunts, Cindy Middleton (Nate) of Casey, IL; Linda Hickox (Darrel) of Yale, IL; Suzanne Biggs of Casey, IL; Trent Tharp of Casey, IL and Aimee Bonham (Robert) of TN; many loving cousins and devoted friends. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Beverly Perry Carmichael.
Brianna was a 2008 graduate of Casey High School where she participated in school athletics and excelled in softball. After high school she attended Lake Land College where she was a utility player for the Lady Lakers Softball team. Bri continued her college softball career at Morehead State for the Eagles in Kentucky. After college she continued to support Casey Athletics by supporting, coaching and assisting many teams.
Brianna was a lifetime member of West Side Church of Christ in Casey. She was a devoted aunt to her nephews and nieces and loved all the activities her family was involved in. Bri had many friends she enjoyed spending time with. She and her constant companions enjoyed all the fun things “girls like to do.”
Visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Casey First Christian Church, 200 SE Eighth St., Casey, IL. Private funeral services will be conducted with burial to follow in the Vernon Addition of Casey Washington Street Cemetery, Casey, IL.
Memorial donations may be made to The Bri Foundation (Going to BAT for Local Youth), c/o Lara Athey, PO Box 83, Casey, IL 62420.
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