Kayla was a loving daughter, sister, wife, and soon to be mother. She earned her Associates degree from Blinn College in College Station Texas. She then went on to earn the title United States Marine. She faithfully served her country in the USMC. In accordance with her caring nature she spent many hours volunteering her time to various organizations through the Single Marine Program, impacting numerous civilian and military lives.
Kayla is preceded in death by her grandfather, J.C. Brake and her great grandparents; Wilburn and Arlene Freeman.
She is survived by her husband Brice Ortego of Baton Rouge, LA, parents; Jason and Heather Brake, sister, Sarah Ashlee Brake, all currently stationed at Ft. Shafter, HI, grand parents, John and Ila Strickland of Wilmington, NC, Jack and Alice Shropshire of Greensboro, NC, Robert and Maxine Pike of New Richmond, WI, and aunt, Dana Sweet of Wilmington NC.
The family will receive friends from 1:00pm-3:00pm on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Johnson Funeral Home, Jacksonville. Funeral services will begin at 3:00pm on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in Kayla's honor to your local USO or veteran’s organization of your choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.johnsonfuneralhomes.com.
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