Her Legacy Is Love: Remembering Brianna Cooper Wales

Brianna’s Last Picture Posted To Facebook 1/10/2026

It’s impossible to capture someone’s entire life in just a few paragraphs, especially someone like Brianna Cooper Wales, who loved so deeply, overcame so much, and left such an unforgettable mark on everyone she met.

Bri became a mother at just sixteen, and from that moment on, her life revolved around her boys. When her first son was born with Down syndrome, it didn’t break her, it gave her a mission. She poured herself into being the best mother she could be, advocating fiercely, loving endlessly, and showing the world what unconditional love truly looks like. Despite the hardships she faced, her heart remained vibrant, open, and generous.

As her friend Holli Brinkerhoff beautifully shared: “Her legacy is love. Her laugh was contagious. To know her was to be loved by her. She shared her vibrant energy freely, leaving everyone she met feeling seen, held, and a little brighter for having known her.”

That was Bri. The kind of person who didn’t just walk into rooms, she lit them up. She was a devoted mom, a loyal friend, a loving wife, daughter, sister, and a woman whose light never dimmed, even when life tried to dim it for her. Her impact lives on through her children, her family, and every person lucky enough to have known her.

On Sunday, January 11, Brianna passed away unexpectedly while in Cancun, Mexico, during a work celebration trip with her husband and their two sons. Her sudden loss has left an unimaginable emptiness in the lives of those who loved her.

Now, her family is facing not only profound grief, but overwhelming and unexpected expenses — including medical costs, funeral and memorial arrangements, and the difficult process of bringing her home.

At The Good Network, we exist to amplify stories like Bri’s, stories of real people, real love, and real impact. If you feel moved by her story, we encourage you to support her family in any way you can. No gesture is too small.

Because Bri’s story deserves to be remembered — not for how it ended, but for how beautifully she lived.