Brandy Nix

Visitation: Sunday, November 7, 2004 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home Chapel in Gillette.

Funeral Services: Monday, November 8, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home Chapel

Brandy Nix, age 24, of Gillette, Wyoming, died November 4, 2004 of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Gillette.

Brandy Kay Nix was born September 18, 1980, the daughter of Judy Nix in Newton, Kansas. As a young girl, Brandy moved with her family to different states, coming to Gillette, Wyoming in 1993. Brandy attended Sage Valley Junior High School; during this time, she participated in gymnastics. She attended Campbell County High School, where she was on the soccer team and continued to compete in high school level gymnastics. In 1999, Brandy graduated from Westwood High School at the top of her class. Upon her graduation, she attended Huron State College in South Dakota. While in Huron, she was on the college dance team. When she returned from college, Brandy married Bud B.J. Knight on April 28, 2001, in Gillette, Wyoming. Together, they had a son, Alexander, whom she just loved and adored. The couple later divorced. Brandys friend, Gary Harlow became very special to her. As their friendship evolved, her second child, Hunter Wade was born. Brandy enjoyed watching Hunters personality develop and she enjoyed many, many good times with both of her sons, whom she loved very much.

Brandy loved to fish and camp. She loved to dance as well as be with her family and friends. She loved to be different and will be remembered as a free spirit, a wonderful aunt and mother.

Brandy is survived by her parents: Judy Nix and Bryan Pownall of Rozet, Wyoming; two sons: Alex Knight and Hunter Wade Harlow, both of Gillette, Wyoming; two sisters: Tanya (Mike) Willis; and Stacy Nix, both of Gillette, Wyoming; two half sisters: Tracy Gonzales of Wichita, Kansas; Dawn Sandoval of Denver, Colorado; a half brother, Jeff Nix of Wichita, Kansas; two nieces: Destiny Alexis and Marcille Annette of Gillette, Wyoming; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, including a special aunt, Marge Rudland of Gillette, Wyoming.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Brandys name to benefit a trust fund at the Security State Bank for her two sons. Condolences and/or donations may be sent in care of Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home, 210 W. 5th Street, Gillette, WY 82716 or via the internet at www.stevensonandsons.com.