BURLINGAME, Kan. – Ryah Marie Brown, 19, Burlingame, Kan., passed away on Sept. 7, 2020, at her home. She was born in Topeka, Kan., on Nov. 3, 2000, the daughter of Darren Brown and Heather (Bright) Norton.

She was a student in the Mission Valley school district, from where she graduated in 2019. Ryah loved her school. She had a contagious smile and laughter which would brighten your day. She also enjoyed watching cop shows on TV, and loved her pets, Sadie, Noelle and Sonny.

Ryah is survived by her parents, Heather (Brian) Norton, of the home, and Darren (Teresa) Brown, Ozawkie, Kan.; siblings, Colton (Tessa) Toy, Kansas City, Kan., Carter Toy, of the home, Lillian Brown, Circleville, Kan., Shayla Wright, of Hawaii, and Skyler Miller, Manhattan, Kan; and grandparents, Sandy Bright, Findlay, Ohio, Ken and Sherry Bright, Clinton, Ark., Jerry and Carolyn Norton, Kerrville, Texas, Sharon Spencer, Osage Beach, Mo., and Sherry Brown, Garnett, Kan.

She was loved by all those who knew her and will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Ryah was cremated and private services will be held by her family at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made to Helping Hands Humane Society, sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW Sixth Ave., Topeka, KS 66603. Condolences can be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com.