Brittney Ann Flaherty, 16, of LaPorte, died June 18, 2014, at her home.
She was born Nov. 17, 1997, in LaPorte to Patrick Flaherty and Laura Jean (Schoof) Pointon.
Brittney was a student at LaPorte High School, where she was in the band. She loved music and especially the drums. Brittney was well liked by many. She was outgoing, kind, and very smart. She will be deeply missed.
Surviving are her parents, Laura (William) Pointon and Patrick (Brenda) Flaherty; sister, DeAnn Garcia; brother, Sean (Francine) Flaherty; stepsister, Candice Dickenson; stepbrother, Eric Pointon; grandfathers, William Schoof and Joseph Flaherty; seven nieces; and two nephews.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Georgine Flaherty; grandparents, Vela and Jack Pointon; and her uncle, Randy William Schoof.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 23, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte, with Pastor Ken Grace officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday, June 22, from 4 to 8 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. until the service. Burial will follow the service at Patton Cemetery, LaPorte.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family of Brittney Flaherty, c/o Laura Pointon, 2900 Monroe St., LaPorte, IN 46350.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.