Avery Brooke

During her school years, she was a passionate and fierce advocate for justice. Avery aspired to be a nurse practitioner and wanted to go into medical missions. She took her future career seriously and was in the youth advisory council for the Children’s Hospital during her years in Fort Worth, where she advised medical professionals on what is needed by youth with chronic illnesses. This passion and advocacy also showed up in her relationships with friends and family, as she helped them work through conflicts and challenges, despite struggles of her own.

Those who knew Avery knew that, in her own words, she was “a baddie”. She had a special love for her family; most importantly, her mom and her sister, her friends–and let's not forget her lashes! She could often be found laughing and finding joy in the smallest things. Her laugh and the smile she brought to the room were unmistakable, and she had a way of making everyone around her feel very special and loved. To know Avery was to know the true meaning of JOY.

Throughout her life, Avery courageously lived with sickle cell disease. Although her journey required tremendous strength, resilience, and perseverance, sickle cell never defined who she was. Avery faced every challenge and setback with courage, grace, and faith. Her strength was witnessed not only in the battles she fought, but in the way she continued to live her life to the fullest.

Avery was passionate about her faith and loved the Lord in a way that was beyond her years. She learned early on how to lean on and trust in Christ. She was a member of The West Church, where she faithfully served in the children's ministry.

Above all, Avery loved her family. She shared an especially beautiful bond with her mother, ‘Ana. Their relationship was filled with sarcasm, but most of all a deep understanding of one another. She loved Cesiah and treasured the time she spent with her. She cherished the bond she had and the time she spent with her aunts, uncles, and cousins, and formed a unique relationship with each family member. She also had a special bond with her bonus siblings, Caleb and Chloe. They teased, laughed, and shared secrets.

On September 6, 2026, at the age of 17, Avery transitioned peacefully from this life, held in her mother's arms and surrounded by her godmother, Dominique, and aunts DaleLynn and Asanwa. While her earthly journey has ended, the light, love, joy, strength, and memories she gave so freely remain.

Left to cherish her memory are her mother, ‘Ana; her sisters, Cesiah and Chloe; brother Caleb; her grandparents, Fred and Vanessa; her aunts and uncles, Christon (Christopher), Shavonna (Lamar), Martin and Alice, Ayodele and Asanwa, DaleLynn; godmother, Dominique; cousins, Steven, Seth, Simon, Gabrielle, Kendall, Joanna, Adyn, Dylan, Zyler, Kyndall, Kyran, Devyn, Karter, Zahra; the most recent additions to the extended family, Heather, David, and Frances; and a host of extended family members, friends, and loved ones whose lives were forever touched by hers.

Avery’s life cannot be measured simply by the number of years she was here. Her legacy lives on in how she lived her life and showed love to everyone around her. She will be remembered for spreading her sunshine to everyone she encountered.

Visitation will be held at Sugar Creek Baptist Church - Missouri City Campus, 7555 Hwy 6, Missouri City, TX 77459, US, on September 12, 2026 at 10:00 am.

A funeral will be held at Sugar Creek Baptist Church - Missouri City Campus, 7555 Hwy 6, Missouri City, TX 77459, US, on September 12, 2026 at 11:00 am.