Nicole Brittani Haynes, 32 of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on August 4, 2021, at Metro Health Hospital in Wyoming, Michigan as she lost her battle with cancer. Born June 17, 1989, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, she was the daughter of William Eaton Haynes III and Teresa DeJesus VanderHart.
For 32 years, Brittani was known as someone who could light up a room with her kind and loving presence. She made everyone she met feel loved and welcome. Brittani’s family describes her as someone who was both sassy and feisty, and someone who never slowed down! She was a hard worker- working eleven of the twelve months that she was going through treatment.
If you know Brittani, you know that she is very proud of her two daughters. She told family and friends that she was raising future doctors in her house; which is why she set strict standards for her girls in school. The Haynes family will tell you how wonderful of a mother Brittani was, and how incredibly respectful and responsible her girls are.
Brittani loved thrill and adventure. You could find her and her family at amusement parks where she was never afraid of a ride (so she was usually dragging a family member to go with her). Brittani found of love of motorcycles as well and had a dream to buy her own. However, she always put other’s needs before her own.
During the last few months of Brittani’s life, she made a bucket list of places she wanted to visit with her family. Brittani, Will, and Allegra were planning a trip just last week to head to Chicago to explore the Shedd Aquarium and Lincoln Park Zoo, followed by a long list of adventures like kayaking, Lewis Farms, Torch Lake, Pictured Rocks, and Niagara Falls – she wanted to see the world. Brittani died the way she lived, surrounded by family.
Along with her parents, Brittani is survived by her two beautiful daughters, Alexus and Mercedes; and her siblings, Nakita and William IV.
The family will meet with friends at Chappell Funeral Home on Friday, August 13, 2021, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at which time the funeral service will begin at 1:00 PM. To assist with expenses and provide care for Brittani’s two daughters, the family has set up a Go Fund Me page. The family appreciates everyone’s care and concern, along with their friendship.
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