She was born in Harrisburg Hospital on April 14, 1989, and grew up in Etters, PA. She attended Red Land High School, graduating in 2007. She was employed by Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant in Hershey, PA.
For Rhianna, her greatest achievements were her children, making sure they were raised to be curious, kind and generous, as well as instilling in them a love of nature and all beings on this earth, be they plants or animals. She succeeded in this endeavor tenfold. Her children embody her in every way, and made her so proud each minute she had with them.
She was the “helper” that Mr. Rogers always told us to find. Her devotion to friends and family was unmatched, and she would not hesitate to help whoever needed it. Rhianna was a free-spirit. She was beautiful inside and out, and so funny, loving, and caring. She lived life in her own way, never afraid to be exactly who she was. Rhianna had a way of making people laugh, a way of loving so deeply, and a heart that had room for so many. She left a lasting impression on every person who was lucky enough to meet her. She was known for her gentle and forgiving spirit, offering warmth, grace, and compassion to everyone she encountered.
As much as she loved her family and friends, Rhianna loved their kids even more. She was the best Auntie to all their kids.
Rhianna was a true animal lover - she was always caring for stray or injured animals, adopting them when she was able. She was constantly looking out for our four legged, feathered, or gilled friends - she never met one she did not love.
She leaves behind to mourn her profound loss: her children, Kassidy Jones, and Kyrhi Brookin; her mother, Kimberley McDermitt (Patrick Duggan); her partner Mark Brookin; her brother, Davon Brown (Kayla); sisters Emily and Sarah Fry, and Caley Bower; nieces Madisyn and Laila, and nephew Jack (Brown); as well as her beloved pets: Roxy, Leo, Jinxie, Little Purr, Kash and Capone. Her dogs Aubrey, Lexie and Ozzie previously crossed the Rainbow Bridge, as did her cats Rosie & Ferrari, all of them tremendously loved. We are sure they were waiting for her on the other side of that Bridge. She leaves behind many, many cherished friends whose lives she touched and who will forever carry her memory in their hearts.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Harrisburg Humane Society or the Arbor Day Foundation - to help her beloved animals or the environment.
Please remember her each Spring by planting trees and flowers.
A service will be held on September 25, 2026 at LCBC Harrisburg, 4150 Chambers Hill Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111. Doors will open at 5:30, service is at 6:00pm.
A reception celebrating Rhianna’s life will follow at JoJo’s Restaurant, 107 West Main St, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
