25-year-old Garrison was Janelle’s son with her polygamist ex-husband, Kody Brown.
Janelle, 55, was Kody’s second wife.
Janelle and Kody were never legally married, so their union was entirely spiritual in nature.
After Janelle finally decided to walk away from the plural family, she changed her entire life completely.
When Garrison died in 2024, he and Kody weren’t speaking.
While Janelle and Christine posted birthday messages to Garrison, did Kody?
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When all was said and done, Kody had four wives and 18 children.
With so many people needing his time, theresimply was never enough of him to go around.
With Kody’s time so divided, his older kids often felt resentful.
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Though Janelle tried to protect Garrison, there was only so much theSister Wivesseason 19 star could do.
Garrison passed away in March 2024, and the family has been dealing with the tragedy ever since.
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The depth of their suffering is almost unfathomable.
Since losing Garrison, Janelle has leaned on her other children.
They’ve been an enormous source of comfort for her while she mourned Garrison.
Janelle ended up leaving Arizona, whichis where Kody lives and where Garrison died.
Putting distance between herself and her old life has been crucial to her well-being.
Janelle eventually moved to North Carolina and started a flower farm.
When the one-year anniversary of his death arrived in March 2025, Janelle posted about the tragic event.
“You seem so alive in the millions of photos I have,” reads Janelle’s loving message.
“I sometimes forget I wont see you again - and then - I remember.”
“Happy Heavenly Birthday Garrison!Miss you!
Thank you for all the wonderful memories we cherish so much!”
By the time Garrison passed away,she and Kody were already separated and irrevocably estranged.
They even spent the first few holidays together, with their children.
To commemorate Garrison’s birthday,Christineposted her own Instagram deck of photos of Garrison.
“Happy Heavenly Birthday Garrison,” reads Christine’s caption.
Thank you for all the wonderful memories we cherish so much!"
Did Other Browns Post About Garrison’s Birthday?
Of the parents, Janelle and Christine were the onlySister Wiveswho posted birthday messages to Garrison.
