Brianna Michelle Oberly was always a strong and brave child with a tender heart and a fierce temper. Her protective nature knew few bounds and left her with an especially soft spot for the next generation of family members. ​As a young teen, Bri was no different than most adolescents: full of angst, confusion, and poor decision-making skills. A series of bad choices led to her incarceration at the tender age of 19. She slowly matured into a beautiful young lady with equal parts tough and tender. 

​     During the later stages of Brianna's incarceration, she experienced the darker side, similar to many incarcerated women. Bri knew this was not "right" and she took up the battle not only for herself, but for others without fear of the retaliation that may well come her way. Her battle cry, "Go ahead and fight, Mom. I am tough. I can take a beating" still resounds in the state of Florida.

​​     Brianna eventually made her way to Community Work Release which enabled her to pay her fees and fines on her own. Then came the day! Her BIG day! Release. EOS (end of sentence). Sept 2021.​ Bri's first few days were a whirlwind with each to-do item checked off the list one at a time. She bought a car and found her own apartment. A lot of accomplishments. A lot of stress. 

​     Nine years of incarceration during Brianna's younger years. Her 28th birthday celebrated at work release. The pressure and stress of reintegrating into society as an adult, meanwhile some parts, deep inside, remain that 19 year old at the beginning of her sentence. Past traumas never allowed the opportunity to heal. Pressure to succeed. 

​     On Feb 1, 2022, Brianna passed on from this life on Earth at the age of 28. She left behind two children, her parents, two siblings, grandmother, and a plethora of family, friends, and well wishers. We are her legacy.