Brittany Redmond

Brittany Hope Redmond, age 31 passed away on Monday, 5/17/2021 of an accidental overdose after a long, brave battle with addiction.

She is survived by her parents, Bidwell and Hope Redmond; her sister, Victoria (Jennifer) Redmond; her partner Sheri Alspaugh; aunts, Felicia Martin and Terrie Walker; many cousins, an even larger number of friends and of course, her beloved dog "Cooper."

She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Edna & Bidwell Redmond Sr.; her maternal grandparents, Pauline & Frank Martin; her uncle, James Walker; aunt, Carolyn Millwood; and several friends who shared the same struggle.

Brittany never wanted to be defined only by her addiction and mistakes, but she wanted people to know the truth with the hope that honesty about her death could help break the stigma about addicts, and get people talking about the problem and signs of addiction that is taking so many lives too soon.

Brittany was a beautiful, funny, intelligent woman who would do anything for anyone and always lit up the room with her smile and sense of humor even while struggling with her demons. She always saw the absolute best in a person, even if no one else did. She was a gifted writer and loved to play video games and visit with friends and family. Brittany was a strong believer in God and believed in second chances. That hiding her cause of death would help no one, but if her story could help just one addict push even harder for another day of sobriety, encourage an active user to choose recovery, or shine a light on this horrible epidemic, then it would be worth publishing the truth. She was very open about her struggles and now is not the time to change that. Her strong attitude with a fierce drive and loving beautiful heart that wanted to help other addicts even in death is one of the many things that she can be defined by, not her addiction.

Brittany wanted to live and fought hard all the way until the end but could not break the chains of this demon that is wiping out a generation. Addiction does not discriminate; it will take hold and destroy anyone in its path including the families and people who love them. Addiction hides in the faces of everyday people all around us. Brittany is not just another statistic or just "another one gone too soon", she was a great heart with a bright future and a gift that the world lost and can never be replaced. The best way to honor Brittany is for people who read this to think twice before using or judging an addict and to get help NOW. The family would like to express their gratitude for the outpouring of love and donations towards funeral expenses. A scholarship fund will be established with any funds or donations given after funeral expenses are covered. The scholarship will be named," Brittany's Hope Scholarship Fund" and will aid in the recovery of those affected by this terrible disease.

"You have fought the good fight, you have finished the race, you kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7.

Visitation will be held Saturday, May 22nd, 2021 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm with service to follow at the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503.