Ariadne Connie Brown

Ariadne Connie Brown “Ari”, age 11 months, of Knoxville, went to be in her Father’s loving arms on February 16, 2019. Words cannot describe the joy and love our baby had for everyone and for us. Her baby kisses and hugs were so powerful, all you could do was smile and hold her close. She was called a super baby by doctors and the happiest baby in the world by everyone who met her. In public, people always told us how beautiful she was! We are so blessed for the time we were given to be her proud parents. She lived a fuller life than we could have ever known or prayed for. This baby has been to more places and seen more wonders in the short 11 months of her life than we ever could have. She went through a swamp with Mommy and on 4-mile walks to Ralph’s Donut Shop with Daddy at 2 weeks old. Ari went to conferences, got her Bachelor of Science, and was working on her masters with mommy. She went to the beach, Disney World, “drove” daddy’s sports car, and had countless other adventures. She was our biggest fan, and our warm snuggles after a long day. We had a desire to share her with others, and not just because we wanted to show people how special and beautiful she was. We somehow knew that she needed to be with others to spread the joy and spirit that was too much to share with just two imperfect parents. Her joy and love radiated through her little body. She always had a glow about her. She was the smartest and most amazing baby we have ever had and seen. 11 months were not enough time to say I love you little bubbins and yet it was all the time she needed to tell us “I love you Mum-Mum and Dad’n.” She was preceded in death by her Great Grandfathers Pat Stewart and Sonny Cartee; Great Grandmothers Connie (her name sake) Scott and, Fran Cook; Great Great-Grand Father and Mother John and Sue Stewart, and Flora Eaves; Aunt Loren Alexis Stewart; Great Aunts and Uncles Gina Wells, Jeff Hougland, and Susie Stewart. She is survived and will be greatly missed by her loving and proud parents Sarah and Justin Brown; Grandparents Rob and Francie Brown, David and Tamatha Stewart; Aunts and Uncles Jordan Brown, Heather Stewart, Jacob and Josiah Brown; Great Uncles and Aunt Bruce C. and Maia Tidwell and Tim Scott; Great Grandparents, Bobby B. Brown, Mary Brown, Beverly Cartee, Jon Scott, and Bruce Tidwell; Great Great-Aunt and Uncle Gail, and Juergen Kops. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation in Ariadne’s name to The Empty Cup. This charity foundation is special to us. The Empty Cup is a coffee shop that allocates grant money to adoptive families (people trust a place and people more than a foundation). The Empty Cup can create an adoption grant in Ariadne’s name/the family’s name. People can donate to “the empty cup” (with her name or the family name in the memo) 9111 Executive Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37923 www. theemptycup.org Memorial Donations may also be made to the following charitable organizations: • Tennessee Right to Life • Deeper Still Ministries • Choices Resource Center • Cookeville Pregnancy Center • Knox Area Foster Care and Adoption Ministries • National Adoption Foundation The family will receive friends from 5:00pm-7:00pm on Friday, February 22nd at First Baptist Powell with a memorial service to follow, Pastor Phil Jones officiating. Condolences may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com.