Brandi Lynn Byers

Brandi Lynn Byers, 37, of Washington, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 2, 2019, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital. She was born November 6, 1981, in Pittsburgh, the daughter of Teresa A. “Annie” Parker Heyman (Doc K. Jones, Jr.) of Washington and Donald Eugene Byers, III, (Dana) of West Virginia. Ms. Byers graduated from Trinity High School and worked at Panera in Washington. Brandi was a free spirit who loved fiercely.  She was caring, funny, loving, and strong.  She was a great mother with a heart of gold, which is why she chose to register as an organ donor and will forever be honored as such. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are a son, James “J.J.” Piatt, Jr., of Washington, and his father James Piatt, Sr.; a daughter, BraeLynn Nicole Ardeno of Washington and her father, Brian Ardeno; stepfather, Karrell Heyman; two brothers, Anthony Byers (Cara Andrews) of Bentleyville and Zebulun McNett of Bellevue; a sister, Josie Byers of Erie; a stepbrother, David Brown (Joy) of Canonsburg; maternal grandparents, George and Ida Parker of Washington; paternal grandmother, Violet Byers of Claysville; aunts and uncles, Alberta Miller (Steve) of Washington, Jorge Parker (Jeremy Montgomery) of Washington, Debbie Scott of West Virginia, and Timothy Byers (Jane) of Prosperity; nephews, Davon, Kaiden, Asiah and Zylas Byers; cousins, Brittani Nicole Miller, Tera Tickerhoof, Shawn Danhart, Henry Danhart, Joshua Tickerhoof, Leslie Dean (Cameron), Shannon, Sandra and Noel Klages, plus several additional cousins; and her best friend, Seleena Salvatore of Washington. Deceased are her paternal grandfather, Donald E. Byers, II; and an uncle, Earl “Leroy” Klages. Friends will be received from Noon till 2 p.m., the time of service, on Thursday, September 5th, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of the funeral home to assist with funeral expenses.       Brandi was a free spirit. She loved fiercely. She was strong willing and forgiving. She never hesitated to defend her friends or family and never had to think twice about doing something for anyone. She was stubborn but wise. She struggled in silence and encouraged others in public. She never backed down and always stood her ground. She was a daughter. Loving, kind, and pure and was so proud of her mother and the journey she endured and overcame. She was a sister and her brothers keeper for sure. No woman or man alive could be protected from her when it came to her little brother. She was a grand daughter. Grandmas girl for sure, and loved both her grandparents who admired her fierce and Fiery spirit. She was a niece. She loved her aunts and uncles with all of her might. She looked up to them. Confided in them and always believed in their advice. She was a cousin. She was proud and treated her family more like siblings. She didn’t hesitate to argue but more so she didn’t hesitate to forgive. She was a mother. Her kids have her life. All she wanted for them was to have a simple and happy life. Her son is when she found meaning and her daughter gave her a reason to continue the fight. She loved them more than she loved herself. She couldn’t imagine a life without them. She didn’t want to leave them in a world without her. I believe that’s why she choose to register as a donor. So there will always be a piece of her wondering this earth even though she’s not physically here.    Brandi was a woman. She loved she lived and she’ll be loved and forever missed.   BRITTANI MILLER       Brandi is my niece but I thought of her as my little  sister. We've had many fun times together.she was quick to defend her friends and family in . She lived with me many times over the years and . She knew she always had a place to stay. I love you and I'm gonna miss her so much  shes been in my life for 37 years. . I love you  brandi I don't know how I'm going to go on with out you . Fly high  baby girl. Fly high.   JORGE PARKER       Brandi was my best friend of 25yrs. We were more like sisters. She was so caring, funny,loving and strong. She was always there when needed and did everything she could to help. She was a great mother. She loved her kids more than anything else in this world. She had a heart of gold. A lot of ppl don't know my Brandi, we have shared secrets no one else knew. We always had so much fun. She loved doing things with her kids and friends. She was a daughter, a sister, a Aunt, a best friend and a wonderful person. She treated my kids just like her own. I have been so blessed to have had her in my life. I will forever cherish all the memories we have. As long as I am breathing she will be remembered. I love you B   SELEENA SALVATORE          Brandi was a sister to me ... words are so hard to explain how much she meant to me... we’ve done so much together that those memories will never be erased.. brandi was fun.. outgoing ... adventurous ... she was so loving and caring and she was a loyal friend and sister.. she loves her kids and she loves her nephews.. she was a great aunt and an amazing mother... her laugh was like non other... she loved music and she loved to draw.. she was an amazing woman inside and out... she was beautiful and her soul is beautiful... I honestly can’t imagine life without her... it’s so unreal and it’s so hard to even think she’s never coming back... I know she will always be in my heart ️ and I will never forget her... she is unforgettable ... so many people love her and will be lost over this amazing woman... I love you brandi forever and always you will forever be in my heart   NIKKI ALLEN