Sister Wives Season 19 Episode 25 recap: Family lays Garrison to rest in an emotional Wyoming farewell

In Sister Wives Season 19 Episode 25, the Brown family holds a family reunion at Wyoming's Bighorn Basin to lay Janelle and Kody's son, Garrison, with his grandparents to rest at Penrose Cemetery. Garrison took his life in March 2024, and he was buried in a small family plot, however, Janelle wished that he be surrounded by loved ones who came before.

The episode starts with Janelle looking at the Wyoming terrain, with its sweeping landscapes and windswept plains, which provided a fitting setting for the family’s last goodbye. The days leading up to Garrison's death are revealed in an edited version as viewers come to learn that there were warning signs of his mental struggles that went unreported before he was laid to rest.

Christine, Meri, Robyn, and other family members shared their sorrows and affection around Garrison's grave. They also said eulogies, shared anecdotes of Garrison's wit and generosity, and left flowers and mementos on his casket.

What happened in Sister Wives Season 19 Episode 25?

In this episode, the Brown family gathered in Wyoming to remember the late Garrison Brown and put his ashes to rest with his grandparents. Kody dug the family burial site on the vast plains, while Janelle, Christine, Meri, Robyn, and other loved ones exchanged memories and offered support at this difficult time.

Family gathers to lay Garrison to rest

The episode began with the Browns visiting a remote Wyoming cemetery, where Kody took it upon himself to prepare the burial spot beside Garrison's grandparents. In order to do so, he asked for special permission from the sexton at the cemetery. As he dug into the dirt, his quiet resolve revealed the emotions he felt for his late son.

Janelle, Christine, Meri, and Robyn joined the rest of the family for the other services. They put flowers and cherished souvenirs in the grave.

As the members of the family put Garrison to rest, Janelle broke down as she hugged a folded American flag in honor of Garrison's service. A modest prayer was said, and stillness fell heavily as they said their final farewell. This farewell was meant not only to celebrate Garrison's legacy, but also to provide a time of shared vulnerability for the Sister Wives' family that is frequently divided by distance.

Kody distanced himself from Janelle and her children at the funeral

Following the burial, Sister Wives' Kody decided to stand apart from his former wife and mother of Garrison, Janelle, and her other children. When fans expected him to share a hug, shed a tear, and whisper supporting words to his family, he decided to keep his distance.

Their relationship reveals cracks, which had already been stressed by events earlier in the season. As the rest of the family embraced each other, it became evident that this farewell to Garrison could be a watershed moment in their family's future, but Kody might be focusing more on his "new family."

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