Brinley Nelson

With heavy hearts, the Nelson family would like to announce that Brinley Nelson took her first steps into heaven July 15 th , 2022 while doing what she loved, traveling, visiting and being with family. No longer to be confined to a wheelchair and able to run, hug and embrace those she loves.

Brinley was born to Kai and Clarissa Nelson on January 29 th , 2008 in Gilbert, AZ. Brinley came to earth with an amazing spirit, but her body was afflicted with Cerebral Palsy and other related conditions. Unable to walk or talk, Brinley still touched many with her amazingly warm smile, beautiful hair and joyful laugh that would light up anyone’s day. She found joy being with and around her family. She loved to travel and participate in anything she could be a part of. Many surrounded Brinley in support physically, spiritually and with so much love. She loved and cherished all her friends. Faced with many challenges in her life Brinley found strength to do more than ever expected. Brinley loved in life, fun adventures with her family like hiking, biking, running. She also loved music, movement, going on walks and laughter. Her physical presence will be missed, but we are forever grateful to our Savior, Jesus Christ, for His atoning sacrifice and for the knowledge that we will be together again as an eternal family. We look forward to and know we will be with her again.

Our Sweet Girl is survived by her parents Kai and Clarissa Nelson and siblings, Kacy Nelson, Taylor Nelson, Porter Nelson, Chauncy Nelson and Owen Nelson.

Public viewing is Friday, July 29 th , 2022 from 6-8pm at Falconers Funeral Home, 251 W Juniper Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85233.

Funeral services are Saturday, July 30 th , 2022 at 10am, preceded by a visitation from 9 – 9:40am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1100 North Cooper Road, Gilbert, Arizona 85233.

Burial to follow at Gilbert Memorial Park.

We’d like to make sure that we thank the extremely numerous people and organizations that helped provide and care for Brinley over her 14 beautiful years. Thank you for your love and support of her and our family.

Brinley was also supported by numerous respite providers, Therapist and Doctors. Each of you cared for her so much and we were grateful to have you a part of our family.

Other Organization support shout outs: HopeKids, Ryan House, Sparrows Club, Pamper our Parents, Phoenix Children’s and many more