Brittany Derington

Let not your hearts be troubled. You believe in God, believe also in me. In my Fathers house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for youand where I am, there you may be also. John 14:1-3

Brittany Elaine Derington was born August 9, 1987 to Joshua and Christi Davis Derington, in Odessa. Brittany left this world on May 20, 2009 in Austin.

Brittany was a 2008 graduate of Odessa High School. Brittany loved working with young people and was working in retail while pursuing her education in professional counseling. She was very talented in the art of verse and had many poems published.

Brittany loved all outdoor activities, especially hunting and fishing.

Brittany is preceded in death by her grandparents, Max and Margaret Davis and her great grandmother, Marilyn McDonald and great grandfather Perry Enlo Davis. Brittany is survived by her parents, Christi Derington of Odessa and Joshua Derington of Spokane, WA; brothers, Jacob Derington and Keegan Hartsell, both of Odessa; great grandparents, Reed and Gwendolyn Gipson of Odessa; aunt and uncle, Mistie and Dana Schumpert and cousins, DJ, Dion, and Savana Schumpert; uncle Perry Davis and aunt, Melanie of Midland; and uncle, John Derington of Seattle, WA and a large extended family of friends.

The family will receive guests on Monday, May 25 from 6-7pm. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday, May 26 at Bethel Assembly of God. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

My beautiful, fearless daughter who lived life to the fullest and then some Theres nothing you couldnt do and nothing you wouldnt do. You could always find a reason to do anything, including taking a wild tarantula and making it your pet. You were such a blessing to me. No challenges were too great for you. You stepped right in and took over. My awesome baby girl, with the strength that makes my heartbeat, you are my sunshine. I love you so very much and I will miss you every moment. Mom

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; BRcourage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.

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Visitation

Sunset Memorial Funeral Home
6801 E. Business 20
Odessa, TX  79762
Monday, May 25, 2009
6PM 7PM

Service

Funeral

Bethel Assembly of God
319 E 42nd
Odessa, TX  79762
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
2:00 PM

Cemetery

Sunset Memorial Gardens
6801 E. Business 20
Odessa, TX  79762