Sister Wives’ Meri Brown Pays Tribute to Late Mom, Asks Her to ‘Keep an Eye on’ Janelle Brown’s Son Garrison
Meri Brown is honoring late members of her family.
The Sister Wives star, 53, paid tribute to her mother Bonnie Ahlstrom on her birthday through a post shared on Instagram Saturday, also asking her to “keep an eye” on family member Garrison Brown, who died earlier this week.
Sharing a smiling photo of herself and her mom, who died in 2021, Meri wrote, “This week has been full of an array of emotions, but I couldn’t let this March 9th pass without acknowledging and celebrating my sweet mom on her birthday.”
“She’s the one who always gave comfort and support, and was there at the drop of a hat when you needed her,” she continued. “She loved without question and beyond measure. She made you feel like you were the only one in her world when you were with her. She served with a smile, and loved with her huge heart.”
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Meri went on to say how her mother “loved every one of her grandkids, no matter how they came into her family.”
“They were all hers, and all of our kids lovingly called her ‘Grandma,’ ” she added.
Meri then mentioned Garrison – son of Janelle and her ex-husband, Kody Brown — who died by suicide at age 25 earlier this week.
“I have a little more comfort this week knowing that she was likely on Garrison’s welcoming committee, smiling that perfect smile at him and holding his sweet face in her loving hands,” she said. “Keep an eye on our boy up there, Mom! And give him a hug for me! 💙💙💙.”
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Garrison Brown. ROBERT BROWN/ INSTAGRAM
Garrison’s death was confirmed by his parents Janelle, 54, and Kody, 55, in a shared statement on Instagram Tuesday.
“Kody and I are deeply saddened to announce the loss of our beautiful boy Robert Garrison Brown,” the duo wrote. “He was a bright spot in the lives of all who knew him. His loss will leave such a big hole in our lives that it takes our breath away. We ask that you please respect our privacy and join us in honoring his memory.”
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Lieutenant Charles M. Hernandez II of the Flagstaff Police Department (FPD) confirmed to PEOPLE: “On 03/05/2024 Flagstaff Police officers responded to a report of a death inside a home.”
The FPD confirmed that Garrison’s brother Gabriel, 22, “discovered Mr. Brown deceased” in an apparent suicide.
TLC said in a statement to PEOPLE: “We are devastated to hear of the tragic loss of Garrison Brown. We extend our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the Brown family at this difficult time.”
