How Brittany Johnson still uplifts the lives of local student athletes.
Brittany Johnson was a graduate of William Blount High School and was a senior in the Maryville College class of 2018, majoring in physical education and started at point guard on the successful Maryville College’s women’s basketball team. Her endless perseverance, desire to encourage teammates, and bountiful efforts, helped to set her apart.
She was loved by family and friends for her contagious laugh, heartfelt smiles, and genuine desire to encourage others. Brittany courageously used the gifts God gave her to share the joy of Jesus Christ and passionately believed in a Relentless Pursuit of a stronger relationship with Jesus.
She explained that passion this way -
“God let every day be an adventure to relentlessly pursue your perfect image, being, love & compassion; to never be content or comfortable. I want to be radical for Your kingdom. I never want to stop pushing on, pressing on, or pursuing who You are.”
She courageously used the gifts God gave her to share the joy of Jesus Christ. She enjoyed working with children, sharing that vivacious smile, giving both empathetic & energetic love, and was always quick to add her heartfelt laughter to make them feel comfortable. Brittany cherished any type of family or friend gathering. She was truly special because she wanted to make every stranger into a friend and leave imprints on the hearts of everyone she met.
Through tragedy, a chance for Brittany to continue to touch and impact peoples lives blossomed. The Brittany Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fund was created. This fund was established in her memory to provide scholarships for student athletes with financial need, with preference given to promising student athletes at Maryville College.
Couch Travillian said “She would tell you that coming here and playing here was really special to her. If there is another student who is able to come in her memory, that is a pretty special thing.”
“Brittany was a vivacious member of our campus community,” said Dr. Melanie V. Tucker, the college’s vice president and dean of students.
