- Date Of Birth: March 17, 1980
- Date Of Death: April 9, 2013
- State: Maryland
Briana L. Van Ells, 33, of Sykesville, died Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at home.
Born March 17, 1980, in Westminster, she was the daughter of Michael and Cynthia Whalen Van Ells.
She suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was 16 as the result of a near-fatal car accident. Prior to her accident, she was a member of Liberty High School’s marching band and was on the track team. After her recovery, she was able to complete high school and graduate from Liberty High School in 1999.
After graduation, she attended the day program at Humanim in Columbia for several years. She was proud of her contribution to the Clayful Creations jewelry business while at Humanim. In 2010, she began attending the vocational program at Change, Inc. in Westminster. She enjoyed her friends, co-workers, and the staff at Change. She also enjoyed attending the Respite Inn in Westminster. She was friendly to everyone and was known for her sense of humor.
Surviving, in addition to her parents, are sisters Leslie Kasab and husband Andrew of Cary, NC, and Shannon Van Ells of Cambridge, MA, grandparents Albert and Hester Whalen of Finksburg, and Nancy Van Ells of Denton, a niece and nephew, and aunts, uncles, and cousins.
