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Courtney Ann Brown
Carrollton &
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2006 Roar
R. L. Turner High School
Carrollton, Dallas Co., TX
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OBITUARY
 Courtney
Ann Brown, 32, of Dallas, Texas, passed away on February 23, 2022
surrounded by her family after a battle with Covid. She was an amazing
and much-loved daughter and friend who will be deeply missed by all who
knew her. Her memory and bright smile and laugh will forever live in our
hearts.
Courtney was born on February 5, 1990 to James and Julie Brown in
Dallas, Texas. Courtney was born with VATER Syndrome. Due to fused ribs,
scoliosis and some spinal abnormalities, Courtney had over 30 surgeries
to correct these issues. Most of these surgeries were for the Titanium
Rib (later known as VEPTR) that was implanted in her back to spread her
ribs and expanded every 6 months as she grew. The Titanium Rib began as
an experimental procedure, of which Courtney was very fortunate to be
the 8th child to participate, as there were no other options to help her
at the time. In addition, she had 2 club foot surgeries and 2 kidney
transplants. The 1st kidney was donated by her mother and lasted for 16
years. The 2nd kidney was received 5 years ago from a family who lost a
loved one, and it was still going strong.
Despite all of the medical and physical challenges Courtney suffered,
she never let that stop her from doing or trying everything she wanted.
She was so strong and never let anyone push her around or treat her
differently, instead making many friends and allies wherever she went.
Courtney grew up in Carrollton, Texas. She attended Sheffield
Elementary, Dan F. Long Middle School and R.L. Turner High School. At
R.L. Turner, she was enrolled in the BioMedical Academy focusing on
Animal Science, where she got a jump start on her career caring for
animals. She held an internship at Josey Ranch Pet Hospital from
2006-2008. She was a member of the Lionettes Drill Team for 3 years,
including Historian 2006-2007 and President 2007-2008. Courtney also had
the opportunity to perform in the Halftime Show at the 2008 Capital One
Bowl as a dancer. After Courtney graduated from R.L. Turner High School
in 2008, she went on to receive her Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
with a Major in Agriculture - Animal Science at Texas State University,
graduating in 2012.
After college, Courtney began volunteering at Farmers Branch Animal
Shelter, but quickly was hired as a Veterinary Assistant and soon began
assisting with surgeries. She then took a position as a Veterinary
Technician at Town East Galloway Animal Clinic. For the past 2 years,
she has been with Readivet as a Receptionist, then promoted to Office
Manager and then most recently promoted to Practice Manager. Courtney
loved working with animals and their families in any capacity.
Courtney is survived by her parents, James and Julie Brown; her sister,
Cassidy Thomas and her husband Poet Thomas; her grandparents, Lynn and
Jan Markel; her aunts and uncles, Beverly and Duane Reissig, Greg and
Michele Markel, Matt and Diana Markel, Jason and Emily Markel; her
cousins, Keith Reissig, Ryan Schiefelbein, Josh Markel, Katie Markel,
Hannah Markel, Reese Markel, Erin Markel and Ryann Markel; and her
beloved dog and partner in crime, Bentley.
Courtney was preceded in death by her grandfather, Bob Brown, her
grandmother, Sally Brown, her aunt, Sondra Schiefelbein, as well as her
dog, Chocolate Chip and cat, Tiger.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Courtney’s memory may be made to
Operation Kindness (where she adopted Bentley), 3201 Earhart Drive,
Carrollton, TX http://www.operationkindness.org. and Camp John Marc
(where she soared with other kidney kids), 4925 Greenville Ave., Suite
400, Dallas, TX https://www.campjohnmarc.org.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at http://www.facebook.com/groups/1104317123635927
or at www.rollingoaksfuneralhome.com for the Brown family. |
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