With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Sarah Rachelle Brown of Bountiful, UT.
The chapters of her life were many; these are some of them.
Love, when given fully, leaves its mark on every life it touches.
Sarah Rachelle Brown, age 44, a fiercely strong and remarkable woman, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Centerville, Utah, following a 15+ year battle with cancer.Rachelle was the beloved daughter of Mary and Kelly Brown, born on July 15, 1981. She was the fourth of six children and a cherished sister to Melissa Cox, Mathew Brown, the late Paul Brown (Alyson), Jacob Brown, and Julene Cartwright (Thomas). She was also a devoted and loving aunt to Tommy Smith, Emily Durrer, Katey Brown, Tyler Brown, Ian Cox, Cade Cox, Lilly Cox, Emma Cartwright, Henry Cartwright, Alice Cartwright, and Jane Cartwright.Rachelle lived a life full of love, laughter, and adventure. Known for her fearless spirit and deep love for others, she was always the first to show up for anyone in need, bringing sunshine on cloudy days and comfort during life’s storms. She expressed her love by dedicating countless hours to quilting beautiful, heartfelt works of art for those she cared about. She spent her final moments doing what she loved most, fabric shopping at her favorite quilt store, Quilter’s Attic, where she was also an honored guest at their Quilter’s Shop Live event on Tuesday April 28, 2026.After graduating from Viewmont High School, Rachelle earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Communication from the University of Utah. She was a passionate and loyal University of Utah football fan, braving all kinds of weather to cheer on the Utes.She dedicated much of her time helping her parents build their dream cabin near Yellowstone National Park. Rachelle personally sanded and stained every inch of the interior wood floors, walls, and ceilings, a lasting testament to her perseverance. Long before the cabin was built, she and her siblings spent their summers in Yellowstone, creating lifelong memories. She loved boating and jet-skiing at Island Park Reservoir, riding ATVs, dirt bikes, and snowmobiles around Mac’s Inn and up Sawtell Mountain, fishing on Henry’s Lake, camping at Buffalo Campground, cliff jumping into the Firehole River, visiting Quake Lake, exploring Yellowstone National Park, hiking in the Teton Mountains, and enjoying chuckwagon meals at the Bar J in Jackson Hole.Rachelle was truly one-of-a-kind. Her vibrant and unforgettable spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.Family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance and celebration of Rachelle’s life on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Millennial Falls Event Center, 12375 South 1300 East, Draper, Utah. A viewing will be held from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., with services immediately following from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. For those unable to attend, a livestream of the funeral service will be available on Russon Mortuary’s website. A burial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. at Bountiful City Cemetery.Flowers may be sent to Russon Mortuary, 295 N Main St, Bountiful, Utah.The family extends a heartfelt thank-you to the Huntsman Cancer Institute, Huntsman at Home, hospice nurses Alina and Gavin, and Happy to Help aides Joel and Poe for their compassionate care and support.
