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Brittany Coles Obituary
Brittany was born in New London, on July 21, 1988, to Alfred and Genelle Coles of New London. Brittany graduated from Norwich Free Academy in June, 2008. She and her mother, Genelle Thomas-Sands, relocated to Detroit in 2009. She attended and graduated from Dorsey Culinary School in Roseville, Mich., in September, 2010.
Her passions were cooking and spreading sunshine with her beautiful smile and upbeat personality.
Brittany is survived by her parents, Alfred L. Coles of New London and Genelle Thomas-Sands of Detroit; sister, Venus Thomas-Coles of Hawaii; loving grandparents, Alfred and Jean Coles of Detroit; very special aunt and uncle, Sharon and Ben Dawkins of Cheshire, uncle, Tommy Hodges of Michigan; many cousins, relatives, and friends.
Services are tentatively scheduled for Thursday, April 7, 2011, at the James C. Cole Funeral Home, 2624 West Grand Blvd., Detroit MI 48208.
Our world will be forever darkened without Brittany's sunshine.
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Miracle H
January 27, 2023
I speak about you literally almost every day I miss bothering you I miss making cakes with you , I miss you Brittany and I love you cousinSYFHO
richard baez
April 12, 2011
hi brett,i remember the last time I saw you was workn @ food market together n you quite n you had a smile on that you was happy I miss you n was like a niece to me
April 11, 2011
Genelle,
Heartfelt condolences for the tragic loss of your daughter Brittany.
We were truly blessed having been a witness to her marvelous LIGHT. I pray you have peace in knowing that your baby's light will shine forever in the hearts of those who loved and knew her.
What a wonderful legacy to leave the world.....
Praying God's continual blessings and comfort to you and your family. Remember, they that sow in tears, SHALL reap in joy. Be Blessed.
With much sadness,
Veronica Shelby and Family
Anonymous
April 8, 2011
RIP
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Shayla Brown
April 8, 2011
Brittany everytime I close My eyes I see your smile that lit up the world the light in your eyes that made everyone around you believe. You will be greatly missed wrap your arms around your Mother an Sister pull them together. I still cant believe that your not here you are like a sister to Me an I will Love you forever!! Muah
Sherrese Brandes
April 7, 2011
Brittany you will be in our hearts forever! I will miss you so much at work...you were many things to many people, but to me you were my humen ipod and joy at work. Everytime I saw you, you were singing something new and no matter how mad I was at the job or upset, you always made me smile and brightened up the whole atmosphere. I love you...
Love Sherrese and all your co-workers from McDonalds
Kristina Dortenzio
April 7, 2011
Heyy B.Coless iMissYouuu its Going to be HARD Not Seeing Your Smile at Work Anymoreee... Your Forever in My Memoriess; iLoveYouGirlyyy.!
keith sands
April 7, 2011
Britt, you will always be missed, but never forgotten. No mater
what you will always be my baby girl. Love Keith and family.
April 6, 2011
Our love and hearts are with you in this time of sorrow. May God comfort you and give you peace.
Love Sheila, Herb Mendez and family
Michelle Eleazer
April 6, 2011
Venus I am very sorry for the loss of your sister very beautiful smile.
Miss Hendel
April 6, 2011
Brittany always had a smile that could light a thousand candles. I now light one in her memory. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the lives and hearts her smile and her soul touched.
Darryl Mayer II
April 5, 2011
keep the sun shining for us with that smile of yours brittany, everyone who ever met you misses you..i hope you can look out for me and even make sure i never forget to smile! i love you, youre finally home as a true angel. <3 all the love in the world for you.
David Mann
April 5, 2011
Brit, So sad to see you depart this world especially in the way that you did. You were like a little sister to most of us out there in Norwich. Well, all I can say is that God has a new angel and he better take care of you. My Deepest Condolences and Prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time.
Samantha Rodrigues
April 4, 2011
God took his angel and now your under his arm in safety... only the good die young, you will forever be missed by everyone... Rest easy Smiley
Stephanie + Peter DelValle
April 4, 2011
My deepest sympathy to Al and his whole family. Wishing you all the best and know were thinking of you all.
Lonnie Dawkins
April 4, 2011
Brittany,
I didn't know you as well as I know your Mom and Dad, but the little interaction we did have was refreshing and uplifting. You had a positive perspective and your smile illuminated the environment surrounding you and brought joy to all in your presence. Now, God has a special assignment for you or he would not have taken you home. We will miss you and those who loved you will continue to treasure those cherished memories.
Anthony Meeks
April 4, 2011
you watch over us from up there and ill try ma best to make sure everybody smiles down here..:) you will not be forgotton..you will be my insperation to smile every day and appreciate life. see ya lata.
jessica jackson
April 4, 2011
you will always be in my mind and heart wishin now that i could have seen that smile one last time..you the coolest and kindest person that i will always remember..save a spot for me in heave...
Lynn Stoute
April 4, 2011
~ I am so sorry for your loss. May she rest in Peace with the Angels. God Bless your entire Family.
Mercedes
April 4, 2011
One thing I'll always remember about you is Your smile.! You will be deeply missed by many people.
Paulina
April 4, 2011
Honestly, I still find it hard to believe that you are really gone. Every time I think about you all I can remember is our fun times during cheerleading practice and getting in trouble for dancing instead of paying attention. I'll never forget that smile or the times we shared. My prayers go out to your family and I know you are there smiling down on them. RIP <3
ray chartier
April 4, 2011
sorry about your loss keep your head up your in my prayers
April 4, 2011
Dad Alfred Cole, Sharon and Ben Dawkins. So sorry to hear of your loss and my prayers and sympathy go out to your family. May she rest in peace. Terri Gamberdella (co-worker of Sharon)
April 4, 2011
My prayers are with you, Genelle. Tracy L. Haggins (Michigan)
Tracey Rodriguez
April 3, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
jessi hernandez
April 3, 2011
Sis u r going to be miss. Akirah says hi she tell me "daddy my godmother is in a better place" and that true we love u brittany
Tom Theve
April 3, 2011
You'll be missed.
Keisha Dosithee
April 3, 2011
To a loving friend it hard for me to think that this is true everyday I go on your page and think it was just a dream or I wake up and my phone comes in with one of your post on facebook but none of that I cry at night thinking how we was all in class joking around or start making up a dance but one thing I will not forget is that smile of your love you Brittany Coles
Laurie Gangwisch
April 3, 2011
RIP Brittaney! I will always remember your smile and your laugh! You will be dearly missed by so many! God now has a beautiful angel, please smile down at the ones who love you.
Nikita Mason
April 3, 2011
no one truely understands how much a person has impacted them, until they no longer have that in their life. our world will be darkened without ur smile. but the good thing is.. we gained an amazing angel. RIP Britt.. Norwich truely is crying out for you. <3
clarence walters
April 3, 2011
Genelle my condoless to you and your family
Des
April 3, 2011
Brittany girl... there aren't any words to describe the pain in my heart that I feel knowing you aren't here to comfort me now! I know it's selfish and you're smiling down on us but damn girl! Trust and believe justice will be served! Forever in my heart Brit! I love you girl!
Akeilia Bruzual
April 3, 2011
I know who you was.. I thought you were kindly person. I'd think that you would be part of the sun as shining at us, rest in peace and take care of yourself. I will miss you, B.Cole. Love ya and always.
Tiffany Bacon
April 3, 2011
The day you left us was heartbreak and sorrow.
The day you left us we saw no tomorrow.
The day you left us we didn’t understand.
The day you left us God had you by the hand.
The day you left us your family and friends came together.
The day you left us we will remember you forever.
Sharon Dawkins
April 3, 2011
You were Brittany to everybody else, but you were my "Pooh". You lived in the biggest piece of my heart. What we had went far beyond Auntie & Niece. You, dear Britt, were the "wind beneath my wings". You lifted me up and I lifted you up even higher. I always told you to stand on my shoulders and reach for the stars. However high you wanted to go, Auntie would be there to lift you higher. From the day you were born I taught you to be confident; to be poised; to be kind to other's; to be respectful of others; to respect and love yourself. You did all that and much more. You let your light shine on everybody you met. Your sense of humor was wicked! You had a passion for life! I was always so very proud of you. It was an honor to call you my Niece. You were so beautiful, but you never acted it. I have pictures of you on my desk, in every room of my house, and in my wallet. Everywhere I go, you are with me. I never took a trip without bringing my Pooh a souvenir back. How about the Mexican blanket! Cool ain't it? The Obama-in-Martha's Vineyard tee-shirt. You gotta admit, that rocked!; tee-shirts from every port in the Carribbean. The earrings from Aruba and on & on. Girl, you were always foremost in my heart. We didn't get to take that cruise we talked about, but we will be together again some day. Brittany, I don't know how to live without you. Please help me from heaven. I just can't believe you're gone and I don't know how I'm going to make it without you. You are gone much too soon. When all is said and done, everybody loved you, but God loves you more. He needed a special angel and he chose you. Rest now my beautiful Neice. We will see each other again someday. Keep smiling down on all of us who knew and loved you. When my tears stop flowing, you will still be the "wind beneath my wings", One more thing, Pooh: You never left my house without taking some of my jewelry with you. You called it "shopping in Auntie's Mall". I am going to place a piece of my jewelry on you to take you to your Home in Heaven. I love you Brittany-Michelle. Now and forever.....
Love ya!
Auntie Sharon
sheila mackin
April 3, 2011
Brittany(Bri) Its so hard to believe you are gone!!!You are an amazing person with a great attitude.You can turn a storm into a beautiful rainbow.You will forever be missed. i love you Brittany.I know you are watching over all of us.May God Bless your entire Family.
RANDY & JASETH WILLIAMS
April 3, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jonathan Justiniano
April 3, 2011
B:
I still remember those days at NFA, we had lunch together. I met you through Ralph and later from Yaya. I knew you were a great person. Keep smiling your heart out in heaven! RIP
Nakeema
April 3, 2011
Rip britt u will be truly missed.how can someone so young and beautiful be gone so soon
aunty Angy & Uncle D
April 3, 2011
WE were blessed to have so many good memories(snickerdoodles forever!!) with you. Your beautiful smile will forever be in our hearts . We love you Smiley!!!
Darrel & Anggy Young
April 2, 2011
They say when someone needs a miracle, God will need an angel to make that miracle happen. The only thing that I can come up with is that God chose you to be that angel, and for that I am forever grateful that I knew such an amazing person.
Katie Paschalides
April 2, 2011
My heart goes out to all of Brittany's family and friends, I am so sorry for your loss. She is in a better place now, rest in peace Brittany Coles- you will be missed.
Arielle, Edwin and Jaiden Rivera
April 2, 2011
we cherish the moments we have spent together; words cant even express how much we miss you! we will always remeber that beautiful smile of yours ;) we love you babygirl, till we meet again
Tanya Bonnin
April 2, 2011
I still cant belive your gone we where just talking the other day about you comeing to c.t and staying with me again we have so many great memories i will never forget them you will allways be with me i love you your my sister and best friend i cant imagine anyone who did not like you because you loved everyone i miss you wifey you will allways be in my prayers. my heart goes out to ma and dad and the rest of the family
Ashley Watson
April 2, 2011
I still can't believe you're gone! Especially you of all people! I'm going to miss your infectious laugh and that amazing smile of yours. I was your Superstar and you were my Rockstar & still are! I know you're still 'Smilinurheartout' looking down at us! You'll never be forgotten!
Jamie Dosithee
April 2, 2011
I will miss you alot brittany, watch over your family ok girl. love you and always
jessie wright
April 2, 2011
Every day I ever had the pleasure of sharing with brittany were the best days of my childhood. She always made me forget about my problems with her carefree attitude. She was like a sister to me. I will always remember my time with her and her family, the kind of people that don't exist any more so kind and welcoming. I love you! Until we meet again my friend.
Becky Allen
April 2, 2011
I would like to express my condolences to Brittany's family, she was a wonderful girl and will be deeply missed.
Brittney M
April 2, 2011
RIP Britt.<3 you will be missed.
shawnrita Guandulais
April 2, 2011
Brittany you will never be forgotten you were loved by all of us you were a great person my heart goes out to your family in this time of distress RIP Brit
April 2, 2011
Brittany you will never be forgotten you were a great person that really enjoyed life to the full... My prayers go out to family RIP Britt
Sharon Dawkins
April 2, 2011
"Pooh" you have been the light of my life since the day you born. For 22 years it's been Pooh and Auntie doing everything together. We laughed so much! We loved to shop; we loved shoes; we loved eating out; we loved costume jewelry and we loved just being together. I don't know how I can go on with out your smile lighting up my life. Your silly laugh still rings in my ear. You loved life like nobody else I've ever known. Baby Girl, you were my life! There is nothing on earth I wouldn't do for you. There is nothing I wouldn't do to get you back if I could. I've helped you solve your problems. I've always come up with a fix for whatever was wrong. Britt, Auntie can't fix this one. Because you always left my house with a piece of my jewelry, I will see to it that you wear a piece of my jewelry with you into heaven. I have loved you like you were my own daughter. Because I had no children of my own, Pooh, you were my child. You alphabetized all my C.D.'s and now they are out of order again. I need you to come back and fix them again. I need you to make me laugh. I need you here with me, in my life. God makes no mistakes. We loved you, but God loved you more. I know you are in heaven with Uncle Wayne on the B-B-Q grill and you are cooking all the side dishes. Heaven will feast tonight and every night! Your work here on this earth is done. Sleep well my beautiful Niece. I will see you when it's time. Until then, watch over Auntie like I've always watched over you. Words cannot express my love for you. My tears are tears of sadness because you have gone away from me. My tears are also tears of happiness because I know you are forever safe in the Lord's arms. It is time for you to rest and have no more worries. You have done your job well good and faithful servant. Pooh, I will love you forever & ever. Amen... This love is being sent to you by your one and only, Auntie Sharon.
Roderick & Cheryl Ford
April 2, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering her infectious smile and her loving ways will never be forgotten. Brittany will be in our hearts always.
Lora Clemons
April 2, 2011
</3 brittany...my heart is broken to hear the tragic news. Smile down from heaven, babygirl. Heaven has gained a real angel. Much love n prayers for u. Ull always be remembered n missed dearly
Lora Clemons
April 2, 2011
Brittany....babygirl, -Lora
keith lindsey
April 2, 2011
dear brittany i havent known you long but i known you long enough to be hurt. i know you smiling up there with god and you bakeing your favorite dish. i miss you brit brat... you always knew how to have fun....
Melinda
April 2, 2011
Brittany, you were such a fun loving, free spirited person. your smile will carry on with every one you have touched. I kow your up there smiling down on all of us! RIP and my prayers go to your family!
April 2, 2011
love you brit
Bethany
April 2, 2011
Hey Brittany, You were such a great friend. I will never forget all the memories we shared together! We always had a good time no matter what. You will always be truly missed & never forgotten. I love you so much. Rest In Peace Smile. :)
Zulyann Melendez
April 2, 2011
Hey brittany i wanted to say that your a wonderful person and it was a honor to have meet you and you will be missed dearly but never forgotten and you smiles will live on forever thanks for allways knowing how to make someone happy may God bless you and your family :-)
Marcellina Aldi
April 2, 2011
We will never forget you and you will always be in our hearts whenever I think of of you I will remember your smile and I will smile too I love you Little Girl love mommy
eric hernandez
April 2, 2011
r.i.p..i remember all the time we had on dbolock..we had many many memoray together..u was my lil sis...i was ur older brother...i still can believe my lil sis gone....r.i.p sis..i no u watching over us..
crystal
April 2, 2011
Cristal Rosamaria
brittany i just can come to relize that this happened to you. you had such an amazing personality, your smile was contagious. And your laugh!! i always knew u was walking down the hall in school when i heard your laugh!you had so much life, always sooo happy. you'r one of a kind and i know you have tons of ppl that are going to miss you so much that words cant explain.its a wake up call for some.ur here one minute then gone without thinking. when i think of u i always picture u with a smile, and i will always remember u like that. RIP brittany!! we love u!
Nydianna Torres
April 2, 2011
Brittany,you were such a wonderful girl.You had a great personality, and a beautiful smile. I wish that i could have seen you just one more time. you will be missed by many...My family and I love and miss you...R.I.P Brittany Michelle Coles!
Ariedne
April 2, 2011
Brittany, there never was a day I saw you without that beautiful friendly smile. A smile so genuine that it would brighten up anyones day. You had so much love for life and although today you are not physically with us, there is no doubt that you are here in spirit and will forever live through each and every one of us. Rest In Peace for now you are an Angel in a much better place. <3
Brittany Howard
April 2, 2011
Brittany you were an amazing person with such an upbeat prsonality and u are an unforgetable person highschool jus wouldn have been the same with out you...you are missed by so many people class of 07 is not the same now :(
Cynthia
April 2, 2011
May you rest in peace Brittany Coles.Sending my condolences to all your family & friends,you will forever be in our hearts
Veronica
April 2, 2011
I love you Brittany a.k.a my "Twin". I am so honored to have been able to call you my friend. Your spirit memory and smile will always be felt in CT. I love you and nobody will ever replace you in my heart. I know you are with God and you are his ultimate ROCKSTAR. I love u B and I'll see u again some day.
Sade Dixon
April 2, 2011
Love you always nd forever <3
Allie
April 2, 2011
Heyy B, i love you and you never ever be forgotten i wont let it happen! shine you smile down on all of us and at the NFA green tonight son!
Mallory
April 2, 2011
Brittney you were such a wonderful person and will be missed dearly...Luv you girl RIP
Mrs. Godere
April 2, 2011
Brittany was a wonderful student of mine at Teachers' Memorial Middle School. Her infectious smile, motivation and positive attitude was an inspiration to all who knew her. My heart is deeply saddened by this horrific tragedy.
Dimitri Baker
April 2, 2011
Me and brittany were always good friends we used to tell jokes and hang out after school and durng school i remember her always laughing and that was an admirable thing especially with all the ups and downs the world can put you through i hope more people can learn from brittany and when times get tough remember to laugh and smile cause without those things and the love that she shared with so many people life would be meaningless god bless your soul rest in peace my sweet friend Dimitrieus.p.s i promise to always smile
Ashley
April 2, 2011
A Reminiscence
YES, thou art gone! and never more
Thy sunny smile shall gladden me;
But I may pass the old church door,
And pace the floor that covers thee.
May stand upon the cold, damp stone,
And think that, frozen, lies below
The lightest heart that I have known,
The kindest I shall ever know.
Yet, though I cannot see thee more,
'Tis still a comfort to have seen;
And though thy transient life is o'er,
'Tis sweet to think that thou hast been;
To think a soul so near divine,
Within a form so angel fair,
United to a heart like thine,
Has gladdened once our humble sphere.
By Anne Bronte
The Poetry Foundation
Angela Delgado
April 2, 2011
Brittany is a beautiful person and I'm glad I got to know her. She always brightened my day with her smile and hello.
~Angela
Crystal Perry
April 2, 2011
Hey Brittany,
You were truly a good person. I remember you from middle school being such a happy person and being in love with sponge bob. You always had a smile on your face and I am sure you are still smiling and watching over us all. You were an angle then and are an angle now. You will truly be missed.
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