Jennifer (Jenn) Lynn Brown, 48, passed away peacefully at her home in Coral Springs, Florida, on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, surrounded by her devoted family and friends, following a courageous nine-year battle with metastatic breast cancer.
Born on January 12, 1977, in Pittsburg, Kansas, Jenn was the daughter of Dennis Hurt and the late Wanda Hurt. From a young age, Jenn’s zest for life was evident. She was an avid athlete, involved in volleyball and softball during her youth. Whether playing under the guidance of her parents or competing with her friends, her passion for sports was a key part of her character. She attended Pittsburg High School.
In 1996, Jenn made South Florida her home. She began working for Bally Total Fitness, where her passion for helping others shone through, and later chose to dedicate herself fully to her greatest joy: her family.
In 2005, Jenn met the love of her life, Greg Brown. The two were married on October 18, 2008, and built a beautiful life together grounded in shared values, laughter, and adventure. Their love was one of deep companionship, mutual respect, and unwavering support—a bond that inspired all who knew them.
Jenn’s legacy lives most vividly in her three beloved children: Addison, Ella, and Cooper. She poured every ounce of her strength, spirit, and love into their lives. Addi, her oldest, shared Jenn’s loyalty, resilience, and drive. Ella, with her bravery and sensitivity, echoed Jenn’s caring heart, while Cooper embodied Jenn’s adventurous spirit, always surrounded by friends and full of energy.
Jenn was deeply committed to her children’s education and school communities. She was an active member of the Riverside Elementary PTO and a dedicated volunteer at Coral Springs Charter School, where her involvement and care made a lasting impact on countless students, parents, and staff.
She also gave generously to her community through her love of sports. Jenn was the active President of the Youth Softball Association of Coral Springs (YSACS), where she not only supported young athletes, but also helped shape the program with the same dedication, leadership, and heart she brought to every part of her life.
Jenn made time for others—offering guidance, encouragement, and a listening ear to friends facing their own life-altering diagnoses. Her grace, strength, and willingness to support others became an inspiration within the community and beyond.
In recognition of her generous spirit and commitment to others, Jenn was honored with the prestigious Lynne Johnson Award for Outstanding Volunteerism in 2023, a testament to the many lives she touched and the difference she made.
Jenn lived by the words: “Effort, focus, and attitude—UNSTOPPABLE.” This mindset guided her through life’s biggest challenges and inspired everyone around her to face adversity with strength and determination.
Jenn was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Wanda Hurt, who also bravely battled breast cancer, and by her maternal grandmother, Peggy Headley.
She is survived by her husband Greg Brown and their three children, Addison, Ella, and Cooper, all of the home. Also surviving are her father Dennis Hurt and Elena Bernal of Pittsburg, KS; her brother Aaron Hurt and wife Kim of Pittsburg, and their children: Lauren and Ryan McNeely of Pittsburg with daughters Josie and Saylor; Taylor Hurt and Jesse Stover of Kansas City, MO, and Landon Hurt of Pittsburg. Her paternal grandparents Robert and Elma Hurt of Pittsburg; her aunts Deborah Hurt Walker and Bill Ehmke of Pittsburg; Diana and Kevin Blake of Manhattan, KS; cousins Susan and Shawn Badart of Pittsburg, Mandy and Dan Stevens of Pittsburg, and Jen and Justin Schlegel of Manhattan, KS; Roxanne and Harold Squire of Lee’s Summit, MO.
Jenn is also survived by her loving in-laws: Robert and Patricia Brown of The Villages, FL; Todd Brown and Laura of Westmont, IL; Tim Brown of Chattanooga, TN; Tracey Brown of Canton, GA; and Melissa Brown Gulotta and daughter Makayla of Bradenton, FL.
A visitation and funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Visitation from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at North Creek Presbyterian Church in Coconut Creek, Florida, with a service beginning at 5:00 p.m. Visitation will resume following the service until 6:45 p.m. The funeral is under the direction of Alexander-Levitt Funeral and Cremation Center.
A celebration of life will also be planned in Pittsburg, Kansas, at a later date to allow Jenn’s hometown family and friends to gather and honor her memory.
Jenn’s strength, compassion, and boundless love will continue to echo in the lives of everyone she touched. Her spirit remains firmly rooted in the family she so fiercely loved and protected. To know Jenn was to love her—and her light will never fade.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in her honor to her children’s education fund.
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