Can’t believe it’s been three years since you left us. I’ve been meaning to post a tribute since we opened this site, but never could find the right words or face what posting tribute meant. I’ll never forget the first and last times we saw each other. From a petulant 14 year old girl, arms crossed, responding in single word answers to me – some random dude your Mom was dating – to a full grown woman struggling with life.  During that time you brought us joy and laughter, worry and anxiety, tears and pain. Most of my memories are of a happy, thoughtful, deeply sensitive person with a full plate of love and affection for your family. I understand you aren’t reading this right now – as much as I wish that were true - but your life had meaning, you changed everyone around you for the better and our world is a now little worse off with just memories of you.

How do I write a tribute for someone that I still can't fully grasp is gone? It's been nearly 7 weeks since we last talked and you took your last breath. You mean more to me then I think you could comprehend. You were my light and a such a caring person. No words can really convey my feelings and the utter sadness I feel without you in this world. You touched the lives of so many people. You had so much love in your heart and compassion. I wish you didn't have to struggle with addiction and I could've said the one magic thing that would've kept this from happening. You were so much more then your addiction. I know you fought with it constantly and didn't let it define you. I love you Courtney and miss you so much. Forever and always.

I knew courtney for a short time while she was in new mexico. She was a very beautiful woman with a heart full if love. She always made my day with her smile and her sweet words. It saddens me that she's gone. But she's never going to be forgotten. R.I.P. I love you courtney.

You truly had a smile that would light up a room. You cared so much for others, and were a truly beautiful soul. There are things I told you that I hid from the world, cause I knew you’d understand and be supportive. You were one of the kindest and least judgmental people I’ve ever known. I’ve cried so much knowing I’ll never hear you laugh or see those adorable dimples again. You’ll never show me how to do my eyeliner. You are so unbelievably missed, and I know you’re in heaven seeing just how missed you are but it hurts us down here to not have you anymore. You will never be forgotten. I love you ❤️

You will always be missed I find myself looking at snap chat and waiting for a text back or call ! We love you and miss you a lot you was a amazing person and so sweet you fit right in with the crew at bucks from the first time I waited on you and the guys you was so down to earth and we just laughed so much i didn’t know I was getting a great friend and coworker but I’m so glad I did after that we became close . Love you pretty girl !

Hey lil buddy! You were the first person I hung out with in Florida. I was anxious to be somewhere new and was nervous to be around so many people and be somewhere I had never been before
You made me feel comfortable and helped me loosen up and relax.  You also inspired me to try vape pens. lol. You truly had the tastyiest vape flavor I have ever had. I know we only had a small amount of time to hang out. But that day at the beach will always be how I remember you and whenever I hit a vape I think about that first day in a new place and how nice you were and how bad you wanted all of us to have a good time
From what I seen your a good friend and a great person to know. I was surprised to hear about what happened but everything happens for a reason. God needs you just like I needed you that day at the beach when I was so nervous. May god bless your soul and you have eternal life. Everyday , every night, you will
Be missed

Courtney,
I miss you so much everyday. I remember all the good times that we shared so fondly, you were always there for me when I needed you, and I know you always will be. You were such a beautiful, wonderful person, who brought laughter and light into everyones life. To my beautiful sister, I hope you are resting peacefully. I love you so so so much and I’ll remember you forever, thank you for all the times we shared.

My sweet Courtney I’m still trying to fully accept/understand this. No proper goodbye...no last hug. I love you. The only comfort I have is knowing you are safe & finally at peace...Rest easy my angel. I will cherish all of the memories we were able to make & thank you so much for sharing just about every childhood memory with me..until we meet again love you & miss you forever.

I am adding this for Ashlee Daniel:


Ive sat for days thinking if I should message you or not. Knowing there’s probably tons of people reaching out to you and I don’t mean to bother you. I just wanted to tell you how great your daughter was. We worked together at bucks for close to a year together I was actually the one that trained her when she first started we clicked instantly. She lived next to my boyfriend when he had just became my boyfriend over 2 years ago. She was the kind of friend that would sit on the porch with me for hours just talking about life in the middle of the night. The kind of friend that would wake up in the middle of the night and open the door so I could poop in her house and not his lol (as I said he was my new boyfriend at the time I was more comfortable at her house then his) she was the type of person that it didn’t matter how much time passed she was the same and she was always there. We both left waitressing behind and started wind turbines. I feel bad because I haven’t spoken to her in months. I hate seeing the last text we exchanged were from her and not me. All of our lives are busy and you just think the people in them will always be there. She came and saw me some months ago on her way to Denton. She was running late but she still made time to stop and see me. We only had about 30 minutes to talk but she still made time out of her long drive for me. She was great. She was funny. She was always laughing. She had good stories. She always told me how much she loved you and her sisters and her animals of course. I’m so sorry this happened. She’s my first friend I’ve lost and I don’t know how I feel. Guilty is a huge feeling. Maybe if I would have called her regularly I could have stayed on her ass. She told me she had addiction problems. She told me she had almost overdosed within the past year or so. She told me maybe if she had called me and listened to me yell at her she wouldn’t have been in the boat she was in. I’m just sorry. I don’t know what else to say. I just wanted you to know how glad I am i got to be apart of her life. It might not have been a very long time but I will never forget her. I loved her and still do.

Sweet, beautiful Courtney- I loved your smile, your joyful spirit, your playfulness, and most of all your deep love for your family. I remember how you so lovingly embraced your role as “big sister” to Alannah & Jocelynn! You just adored those sweet babies! You would cradle them with such love in your eyes! You will always be in our hearts until we meet again! God bless you with love and peace! Grandma Harris

When I received the text about your passing, I was in complete shock. It was probably the worst thing I’ve ever read with my own two eyes. I will forever be thankful for all of the wonderful memories you gave me. I’ll never forget how kind, caring, and thoughtful you always were. I was alone in PE class that first day of 7th grade, because I had just moved from Cincinnati to Ohio and didn’t know anyone. I was worried that I wouldn’t make friends, but then you asked me to be your tennis partner that day. And from that moment on, we were a team.

From Mulrennan to Durant, you became one of my best friends. I was always so happy every school year when I’d find out that we had at least 2 classes together, and I always hoped we’d have the same lunch period. You were there for me during 11th grade, which to this day, I consider to be one of the worst years of my life. You listened to me vent about everything, and you supported me. I have so much regret that we drifted apart from each other after high school graduation, especially over the dumb high school stuff. I am truly genuinely sorry for that, and I will forever miss you.

I wish this story had a different ending, I really do. Please just know that you’re loved and missed by so many, including me. RIP Courtney. Thank you for spending so many years as my friend.

Courtney... you and I were just getting to know each other, but there was something about you that I saw... something special. It makes my heart ache and my head hurt to know that you still had so much pain deep down. You're free now! Fly home with those beautiful wings and while we here on earth will be sad, rejoice in your new life. Heaven has gained an AMAZING angel. You will be missed!! XOXO ❤️

I dont even know what to say other then im so sorry that we drifted apart. We went through so much together and i will always miss you.

My heart aches more everyday knowing I can never speak to you again. I wish I could hug you and hear your voice one last time. I hope you are finally at peace now on the other side and maybe when it is my time we can be friends again. I won't forget everything you taught me and gave me in life and the wonderful people that I met like Nina because of you. I will hold all of our precious memories together close to my heart, even if you are gone we will still have a connection that will never break. Far apart or close together you can't break our friendship. I love you Courtney, rest in peace you deserve it more than anyone.

Courtney,
  You have been the best older sister a person could as for. You literally made me who I am today. You were the one who got me into anime, the first person I ever cosplayed with and went to conventions with. You did ghost hunting with me. We swam, laughed, cried, and went on crazy adventures. I remember thinking how absolutely gorgeous you were, and how I wanted to grow up to be as amazing as you. I'm so sorry we drifted when I moved away, but know that I have always, and will always love you and think of you. You will have a place at my wedding, and a place in my heart always. I love you, sis. I miss you.

My babygirl Court, I was so blessed to have spent some of the most life changing,& amazing months of my life with you in halfway... We had so many laughs, cries, family dinners, movie nights, & late night ice cream binges... We had fun, life was good, and we were our own little sub-family... Where we shared our stories, & memories of our real ones... I'll never forget the light in your eyes, and in your ❤️, cause you had an amazing one! Nor will I forget your Papa's awesome "Chow Chow"...
... You will be loved and missed by so many lives that you have touched... I absolutely know this "Mama Joy" will definitely hold onto that beautiful light you shared forever... I will love and miss you... Mama Joy

Hey Courtney, gonna miss your posts on Facebook you were a cool beautiful girl, and you'll be missed. Rest in paradise friend..

My precious Courtney, there are no words to possibly even begin to describe the sadness in my heart over losing you. I will be forever grateful for the long hugs, your beautiful smile, your relentless strength, your constant words of encouragement, and the last month that we had each other every single day to keep one another lifted up. There is no doubt in my mind that Heaven has never been more beautiful than it is with you there and I will see you again one day thank you for the gift of you baby girl. All my love forever....Shelly

Courtney, words can't describe how I feel knowing that you're gone. You had a smile that brightened every room. You gave the best hugs. You were so loving and silly. What was there not to like about you? My heart goes out to all of your family and loved ones. All of our hearts are aching since you've left us. I love you so much and will forever cherish the memories I have with you.