Brittany Christine Howard

Brittany Christine Howard obituary, Derby, KS

Brittany Christine Howard

Brittany Howard Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 24, 2016.
DERBY-Howard, Brittany Christine Age 27, passed away August 20, 2016. Visitation 1-8 p.m. with family greeting 5-7 p.m. Thursday; Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, both at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road. Survivors include father, Leslie "Alex" Howard of Oxford; mother, Torri Howard of Derby; siblings, Joshua (Keisha) Howard and nephew, Cooper of Rose Hill, Whitney Howard of Derby; grandmothers, Patricia (Dan) Hahn of Garden City, Theresa Howard of Wichita; grandfather, Henry (Carolyn) Cook of Alabama; and a loving extended family. She is preceded in death by grandfather, Leslie Howard. Online condolences: www.smithfamilymortuaries.com

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Alex Howard

May 30, 2025

Happy Birthday Bigsby .. still miss you so much and would trade for you. I love you

Alyssa Funk

November 14, 2024

I just watched this episode and I was saddened to find out of Brittany´s passing. Prayers for the family. She was beautiful inside and out. R.I.P gorgeous your story is still touching hearts around the world.

Alex Howard

August 22, 2024

Miss you B.. still hurts. Love you

Lina

December 12, 2023

12/2023 im find her history when im passing through a difficult things, she try too give her best, and she was a warrior, i will take her history to keep going for her for me for that we are alive. Thanks brittany to show your life for us. Angel .

Tina Brown

September 8, 2023

Brittany i just watched your story and I'm so saddened by it and for your family PRAYERS

Alex Howard

August 26, 2023

Bigsby I still miss you so bad. Each day is a little empty without you. I love you so much.
Love
Dad

Nikki Garcia

May 21, 2023

michael and bonnie

August 31, 2021

We just saw intervention episode , we were so sad at end to see she overdosed and passed away. So sad . I hope her Father has been able to stay sober for her legacy

April 14, 2021

Beautiful Beautiful Girl, RIP

Alex

August 17, 2020

Bigsby .. I still miss you everyday, I will never forget you and a great daughter you are... I love so much... Dad

Heather Williams

November 1, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. I just saw her episode on intervention and she inspired me to get help. She seemed to have such a kind heart and was very different from other addicts Ive seen . I am very saddened to hear about this . May God be with your family .

J G

August 21, 2019

B- I wish I could speak to you right now. I know youd understand. I miss you.

Susan

February 14, 2019

Like the others, I watched the show, and was smiling ear to ear watching Brittany and her Dad talking over the computer at the end. I was shocked and so sad to see that she passed away. Somehow, I felt invested in her life story, like I knew her. I believe she has saved lives by sharing, and losing hers. I hope your family is finding peace and strength in one another. My sincere condolences.

Diane White

February 14, 2019

Like so many other people, I too just watched Intervention showing Britney, so excited she was doing so well until the end seeing she passed away. My heart absolutely breaks for her family and friends. I pray God has given you all strength to try and get through this awful time. May Britney continue to rest in paradise with the Lord. God bless you all!

Jess Aviewer

January 12, 2019

So sorry.

Stefanie Lynn

January 12, 2019

I just watched Brittanys episode of Intervention and was so excited to see how well she was doing in treatment. When it said at the end that she passed away I burst into tears. Im so sorry she lost her battle, my love goes out to her family

Meghan Clark

November 8, 2018

To Brittany's family - I am so sorry for your loss. As many others who have commented on this page, I watched your episode on intervention. I hope you can find some comfort in this terribly difficult time to know that you sharing your story has indefinitely impacted so many others who have been in your same situation. You were a beautiful person. May you rest in peace.

November 8, 2018

RIP Brittany

Kelly Goodwin

November 8, 2018

This breaks my heart I have seen Brittany on intervention but I had no idea she had passed I am so sorry to the family for your loss she was beautiful,RIP Brittany

Noah Miller

November 8, 2018

I just watched the episode and loved to see her and her father doing so great and the end she passed away I cried my eyes out so sad for her and the family my god comfort them RIP Brittney

Gloria Gonzalez

November 7, 2018

Just watch the episode even though sometime has passed already Im sure her family misses her Im so sorry for your loss may god give you peace

Dan W.

November 7, 2018

it's the saddest story, I've ever seen. I cried so hard watching this. My prayers are with her family.

Dan W.
Humble, Texas

teri cook

October 24, 2018

I can't believe I never got to meet her. She was such a beautiful woman.

September 27, 2018

May your beautiful soul rip

Veronica Galarza

September 26, 2018

I'm so sorry for your loss..! This is not an easy process to swallow but my prayers go out to each and one of you may God give your family strength to over come this tragedy... God bless your family.. and again I'm so sorry!

Dustin Tarrance

September 26, 2018

I just watched Brittany's episode of Intervention. Like many of the posts I've read here, I was floored and my heart sank at the end. I literally felt like I'd been punched in the gut. Rest easy and find peace Brittany. Prayers for you and your family!

Brenda

September 10, 2018

I recently watched Brittany's episode of Intervention. Something about her touched my heart and I was praying she would be ok. I was thrilled to see how great she looked during treatment. I was shocked to learn that she passed. My heart broke. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope she is at peace.

Jennifer Caldwell

September 6, 2018

As many of those here i too just saw her story on intervention. I was completely heartbroken and blindsided when I learned she didnt make it. There are no words of comfort I can give except for these that Im borrowing from Les Miserables be at peace evermore

Melika C

September 6, 2018

Praying for your family

Nancy Newell

September 5, 2018

I just finished the Intervention episode with Brittany in it. So saddened to see she passed away. She was doing so good in treatment. Prayers for her family.

Alex Howard

August 21, 2018

Brittany... I miss you so much. You were such a good and compassionate woman. I love you.
Dad

Aileen

August 16, 2018

Just finished the Intervention episode and my heart sank when I saw that Brittany passed. Every single episode I cross my fingers at the end that they are successful in recovery. So sad. Many tears shed for this beautiful girl and all that she had to live for. Wishing peace for her family.

Beau Newell

August 7, 2018

It's heartbreaking what drugs and alcohol can do for people's lives I watch intervention all the time I usually end up crying every episode

Jennifer Hager

August 7, 2018

I just watched Brittanys episode on Intervention. Ive watched the show many times before but something about Brittany really touched me. I was so thrilled when she walked through the door at recovery and looked so amazing. I just couldnt believe it when I saw she passed away. I am so very sorry for your loss and will keep your family in my prayers.

Adam

August 7, 2018

I just finished watching the episode. Ive never felt so upset by the show before. I lost my breath. My thoughts are with your family, and Id just like to say that this story has umpacted me greatly. I am on the road to recovery myself, and I know this tragic story will stick with me through my battle. Stay strong!

Angelica

August 2, 2018

So sorry for your loss!! One of the saddest episodes ever , but Im almost positive her story will help others ! God bless you all and may He give you the strength to keep moving forward

Chuck

August 1, 2018

I just saw Brittany's episode on Intervention. When I saw her and her father talking, I had so much hope for her. I'm so sorry that you had to lose her.

I'm sure there are countless people out there who have been helped by your family, and the Intervention episode. I hope that gives you some comfort.

Hugs and love to you all

Mary Jo

July 5, 2018

I just have just saw the intervention episode of Brittany. such heartful stmpathies for your family. I was so hopeful for her recovery ! I thought shed turn out. Im so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your story of the extremes of addiction. You are helping others so they dont have to go through the same thing. Brittany was a beautiful girl and her soul lives on, prayers, Mary Jo

Carol Goodwin

March 28, 2017

I have seen every intervention that has been televised.... Brittany"s episode touched me more than any other one... I had it recorded & somehow it got deleted yesterday.... min hoping I can get it back at some point... just something about the family it's like I've known u guys all my life... the love, passion moved me beyond belief!!!! So many prayers to this family..... not many days go by that I don't think of her..... I've been there myself... I so get it!!!! I'm clean now... I actually lived her hair color & had mine done the same .... then I saw the updated episode..... WOW!!!! I cried!!!!! I wish nothing but angels for her & the family!!!!!!❤

kevin pham

March 19, 2017

just found out today about you omg im sorry i didnt know, well hope by now you already having another happy life on the otherside

Lisa Kimmer

February 8, 2017

May God wrap his loving arms around Brittany Howards family and bring them peace which passes all understanding.

February 5, 2017

So very sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers. The loss of such a beautiful person is awful. Let all your happy and best memories of the time you shared help to cope and get through each day...fly with the angels sweetie....

Kimberly

January 30, 2017

Brittany's family,
Thank you for sharing her story. Watching the end and knowing the outcome is heartbreaking for such a beautiful girl. I pray for your strength as a family and I am so sorry for the destruction you have experienced.

January 30, 2017

This absolutely breaks my heart! Rest in Peace, Brittany.

Amanda

January 29, 2017

Brittany's Family, I am so sorry. I did not know her, but saw her story. It reminds me of my own, even the father-daughter part of it. We had things in common that led us down the same path- so I felt her pain watching the story, as well as the pain of the rest of the family. I really don't know what to say for comfort, but know she has not passed in vein and her story and spirit will continue to live on and help others. She was so beautiful.

Melanie Mitchell

January 29, 2017

Rest in peace darling.

Katie Shaw

January 29, 2017

Rip Angel

Brandi Hall

January 25, 2017

I watched Intervention of Brittany's story. It caught my attention to find out she lived in Derby, where my son lived. I live in Wichita, and just felt a connection since she lived so close, and so close to the age of my kids. I hoped and prayed she would recover. It broke my heart the day I saw her obituary. I hope you all are finding some peace. And for her father, I hope and pray you are doing well.

Stephanie Munoz

January 8, 2017

May your beautiful soul Rest In Peace.. the angels have you now my dear.

Diane Smith

January 2, 2017

I just saw her Intervention episode and I fell in love with Brittany. She had a beauty and innocence about her. I cried seeing she didn't make it. My heartfelt condolences. I hope your family mends, and that you find some peace knowing she is no longer struggling. To Dad....I hope you find the strength to stay sober.

Mari Thomas

December 14, 2016

Just saw Brittany's story. I'm so terribly sorry she passed,away. She looked so amazing & healthy at the end. Someone will derive strength from her & her family's struggles. I wish all the love & support in the world for her family. Rest in peace, sweet girl.

Deb Baxter

December 14, 2016

Very sad, I'm very sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful young lady.Prayers to her family and may she RIP.

Katherine Drawdy

December 10, 2016

Gone too soon. RIP

Jessica Mann

December 8, 2016

My thoughts are with the family. You were taken from this world far too soon. I truly believe and hope you find the peace you deserve

Anita Helms

December 7, 2016

I just watched Brittany ' s story. My heart breaks for her family. Such a beautiful young lady. Sending my thoughts and prayers. And, prayers that someone somewhere will be helped by seeing her story.

WB Rez

December 6, 2016

I just watched Brittany's story on TV and I feel very sad for what happened. She seems like such a kind and wonderful person and I really wish she could have been healed. We had a similar situation in our family so I understand exactly what you are going through. Hugs and healing vibes to her lovely family members.

Jordan

December 6, 2016

I saw your family's story just today and was so sad to hear of Brittany's passing. I know this might not mean anything coming from a complete stranger, but the love you showed Brittany as a family was truly inspiring. Sometimes we don't understand why we go through things in life, but I truly believe everything has a purpose. Your family's story has touched me and I know it has touched many others. I am so sorry for your family's loss, and I will be praying that God grant you his peace as you go through this difficult time.

Kayla

November 27, 2016

I saw Brittany's story and was rooting for her. I am so sorry to hear this and to her mother the bond you shared was so visibly strong and I will be praying for you all..we all have out battles may she rest in peace <3

Rebecca Newcombe

November 19, 2016

Sorry to hear this new. What a sad loss :(

Brad

October 31, 2016

I was friends with Brittany to briefly, but in that short time it was apparent there was something truly special about her. There is a hole inside me knowing that I will not see her again, and the world is a little sadder place without her.

Victoria --

September 16, 2016

I'm so sad to hear about Brittany's passing. My heart goes out to her family and friends. :(

Leslie Schaefer

September 8, 2016

I'm just another somebody who was fortunate enough to see your story. You touched my heart deeply and I will never forget you. You are loved, and missed. May you forever rest in peace.

Me

September 1, 2016

Hope you find peace .......

Leslie Alexander Howard

September 1, 2016

Brittany I miss you more than words can say. I would of taken your place any day.
Love Dad

tina cornelison

September 1, 2016

May you rest in peace sweet Angel !

David Moon

August 31, 2016

Alex, I am sorry for your loss, call me if you need anything...

Doreigh Jackson

August 30, 2016

Honoring your memory. Love & prayers to your family.

Rj Cole

August 29, 2016

RIP Brittany, your life was far too short.

ashley

August 26, 2016

Rest in peace Brittany. You were one of the brightest and kindest classmates I had the pleasure of knowing. You will be forever missed. Your family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers.

August 26, 2016

I'm so shocked and saddened to her of your passing. You were such a smart, caring, and energetic person. I'm glad I got to see you just a few months ago. It was nice to catch up, even if it was a short conversation. May you rest in peace. You no longer have to stuggle.

Karina lee

August 26, 2016

May you rest in peace sweet angel, you will be missed but never forgotten.

Kenny King

August 26, 2016

I give to you my heart felt condolence as a fellow father Alex.

Angela Dodd

August 25, 2016

Dear Torri,

I'm sorry for your loss. You and your loved ones will be in my thoughts and prayers.

cheryl berry

August 25, 2016

Torri and family,

My deepest and heart felt sympathies go out to you and your family. My heart is broken for you loosing a child. Brittany and my son Christopher were in the same graduating class.

May God grant you peace and wrap you in love.

Cheryl Berry

Ross Johnston

August 25, 2016

Alex I 'm so very saddened to hear of your daughter. My prayers will go out tonight to help soften the load on your heart!

Karry Jacobson

August 25, 2016

I have known Brittany and her Family since back when she was a Curious, Cute and Bright little girl.
After loosing touch, I later had the PLEASURE of photographing her senior photos.
She was so much Fun to work with! Brittany had grown up to become such a Beautiful, Spunky, and Kind Hearted young lady!
My heart broke for the family when I heard the news of her passing. You are ALL in my thoughts... if there is anything I can do please feel free to contact me.
Peace and Love to all...

Megan

August 25, 2016

Brittany, truly amazing girl with the biggest heart. You will be missed dearly by everyone who knew you. May peace be with your family. Until we meet again....

Rene Sexton

August 25, 2016

Thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

Janicr Gallagher (Popchoke)

August 25, 2016

I'll always remember good times, and the way you had my back through a particular rough time in my life. I know it had been years since I saw you last, but I am so sad to know I no longer have the chance to see you again. Thank you for being you, B. There was no other like you, nor will there ever be. Rest in Paradise.

Kimberly Helvie

August 24, 2016

I am very sorry for your lose of a child. My heart goes out to you Torri. Praying for you and your family. Brittany was such an amazing sweet girl, she will be dearly missed.

Alison Windham

August 24, 2016

I knew Brittany through her mother and then later as a co-worker at Kennedy Tech. She had a gentle heart and a zest for life that I always appreciated. She has left a multitude of people behind who are the better for knowing her, which must be one of the best legacies that anyone can leave behind them. I pray that she finds rest in the Christ's arms and that her family is wrapped in the Lord's peace that passes all understanding.

Whitney J

August 24, 2016

May the God of all comfort strengthen the entire family during this time of sorrow. Those who die God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. (Psalms 116:15) My sincerest sympathy.

Carlie Williams

August 24, 2016

We did not keep in touch often after our high school days but I am deeply saddened by the news of her death. The Brittany I knew was funny, open-minded, caring, and a free spirit. I knew her for almost 18 years and every time I was with her was an exciting and great time. I can't believe this has happened and am deeply sorry for Britt's family's loss and grieving.

Until we meet again Britt...

Suzy Shinn

August 24, 2016

We will never forget you, Brittany. Love you

Bill and Rachel Wright

August 24, 2016

May your happy memories overshadow the pain of your loss.

Our sincere condolences for all of Brittany's family and friends.

Pat Firebaugh

August 24, 2016

I am so very sorry for your loss. Brittany was a caring, loving, free spirited young lady. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.

August 24, 2016

I'm so sorry for your loss. Nobody should have to feel the pain of losing a child. May her soul rest in peace. Prayers & positive vibes being manifested your way. My heart, and prayers are with you.

Scott Clay

August 24, 2016

I am deeply saddened by this. Miss you guys being in the neighborhood and pray that peace finds you.

August 24, 2016

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this tough time

Scott Higgins

August 24, 2016

Good bye for now friend, we will meet again one day. The time I did get with Britt she was an awesome creation, and such a brilliant person. May you rest in peace now, and know you will be forever missed!

J. Mcglothern

August 24, 2016

May you rest in peace and may your soul rest in paradise.

Julie Helms

August 23, 2016

Tori my thoughts and prayers are with you and your sweet family at this sorrowful time. Brittany and her smile was so much a part of Rose Hill I remember the fun times at the volley ball games ..May The peace of God that surpasses all understanding be with you and your family

Janis Engels

August 23, 2016

So very sorry to hear about Brittany. I will always remember her sweet smile and kind heart.

Maria Mistretta

August 23, 2016

I am praying for you and your family.
So sorry for your loss.
Brittany was always such a sweet and caring person.

Maria Lipp

August 23, 2016

I remember her as a very beautiful, sweet girl. I pray that God look over her family and help them thru this very difficult time, and I pray that Brittany is at peace now .

Courtney Rhodenbaugh

August 23, 2016

You were an amazing person and will be missed very dearly sweetie. My heart breaks for your family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Rhodenbaugh Family

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