Sister Wives Stars Honor Late Garrison Brown

Janelle Brown and Christine Brown, prominent figures from Sister Wives, recently shared heartfelt birthday tributes to Garrison Brown, who tragically passed away. Garrison, the son of Janelle and her former husband, Kody Brown, would have celebrated his 26th birthday this year. Janelle, aged 55, was Kody’s second wife, having been married in 1993 before divorcing in 2022 after nearly three decades together and raising six children. Their relationship was spiritual rather than legal, marking a unique aspect of their union that ended when Janelle chose to leave the polygamous family behind.

Reasons Behind Janelle’s Decision to Leave

Janelle’s departure from the Brown family was influenced by various factors, particularly concerning her relationships with her children. Tensions between Kody and his older children escalated during the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw Kody enforcing strict health measures that were hard for them to adhere to. This caused a significant rift, particularly since Kody ceased communication with many of his adult children, including Garrison. Tragically, Garrison’s passing in 2024 occurred while he and Kody were not on speaking terms, raising questions about the family’s dynamics at such a painful time.

Garrison Passed Away In March 2024

“I Miss These Days”

The family’s journey, originally intended to portray a happy polygamous unit, has instead documented their disintegration. With Kody balancing four wives and 18 children, many older kids felt neglected in a household stretched thin. Despite Janelle’s attempts to maintain a nurturing environment, she was ultimately unable to protect Garrison from the whirlwind that followed.

“You seem so alive in the millions of photos I have. I sometimes forget I won’t see you again – and then – I remember.”

In the wake of Garrison’s death, Janelle has rallied her surviving children and grandchildren for support during her grieving process. Unlike Kody, who has faced challenges in maintaining relationships with his children, Janelle has prioritized her familial bonds. Following Garrison’s death, she made the significant decision to move from Arizona, where Kody resides and where her son passed, to North Carolina, where she has since established a flower farm.

Janelle Posted About Garrison’s Birthday

“You Seem So Alive In The Millions Of Photos I Have”

On the anniversary of Garrison’s passing this March, Janelle took to social media to commemorate what would have been his 26th birthday. She shared a touching Instagram reel showcasing Garrison having fun at a County Fair with his siblings, accompanied by a heartfelt caption: “You seem so alive in the millions of photos I have. I sometimes forget I won’t see you again – and then – I remember.”

“Happy Heavenly Birthday Garrison! Miss you! Thank you for all the wonderful memories we cherish so much!”

Christine’s Birthday Message

“Happy Heavenly Birthday Garrison”

Christine Brown, Kody’s first wife to leave the marriage, joined Janelle in honoring Garrison. Although their relationship was not close during their shared time with Kody, the two women formed a supportive bond post-separation. In recognition of Garrison’s birthday, Christine shared her own series of photos with the caption: “Happy Heavenly Birthday Garrison. Miss you! Thank you for all the wonderful memories we cherish so much!”

Did Other Browns Post About Garrison’s Birthday?

The Other Brown Parents Have Stayed Silent

Image of Sister Wives Season 19 cast — Custom Image by César García

While Janelle and Christine actively paid tribute to Garrison’s memory online, other family members refrained from posting about the occasion. Kody has not updated his Instagram account for over a year, with his last post concerning Garrison’s passing. Similarly, Robyn Brown has remained silent, having not posted since 2019. Meri Brown, who is more active on social media, also chose not to acknowledge Garrison’s birthday. Thus, Janelle and Christine stand as the sole Sister Wives who commemorated Garrison’s special day publicly.

Wife	Age	Married	Divorced	Children
Meri Brown	53	1990	2022	1
Janelle Brown	55	1993	2022	6 (1 deceased)
Christine Brown	52	1994	2021	6
Robyn Brown	45	2010	—	5 (3 from previous marriage)