Ali Renee Brown

Brown, Ali Renee, of Independence, MO, formerly of St. Peters, MO, died on Thursday, January 12, 2017, at the age of 20. Ali was the treasured daughter of Shawn (Jennifer) Brown and Rhonda (Matt Raisch) Dean; loving mother of Karson Southerland; dear sister of Trent Brown (Emma Bartshe) and Sydney Stiarwalt; cherished aunt of Addison Brown; and beloved niece of Lisa (William Todd) Donovan and Brenda Dean. Ali was also survived by many cousins, extended family, and numerous friends. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Donald James and Jean Ann Brown.

Ali was a 2014 graduate from Francis Howell Central, where she was a cheerleader. She competed in All-American Cheer and was a dancer at the St. Peter’s Academy of Dance. She also enjoyed gymnastics, playing volleyball and softball, and even racing a quarter midget race car. She loved going to Mark Twain lake to go tubing and to be in the water. She loved the water! Ali was an outgoing young lady who definitely lived out loud. In her family’s eyes, she was both adventurous and brave. She loved spending time with all of her family and friends, especially her siblings, Trent and Sydney, and the love of her life, her 2 year old son, Karson. Ali is gone too soon, but her memory and her vibrant spirit will live on through all of those who loved her. She will truly be missed by all who knew her.

Memorial donations may be made to the wishes of the family in care of Baue Funeral Home.