Brandi NeCole Cridell was born February 16, 1984 to Donnee Cridell and Jonathan Robertson in Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas.

Brandi attended school in Texarkana. She graduated from Liberty-Eylau High School in 2002. She also attended ATI for Medical Assistant and was currently attending Cannon University for Psychology. Brandi worked in several medical facilities including Touchston, Concentra Urgent Care, Baylor University Medical Center, Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic Associates, and Dallas Medical Center Medical 7 Farmers Branch Location.

Brandi departed this life on January 13, 2025. Brandi's late grandparents, Junell and Eunice Cridell, and aunt, Pamela Cridell, preceded her in death.

Brandi leaves to cherish her memories and legacy: her son, Brennan Jawn Cridell "BJ"; mother, Donnee Cridell of Texarkana, TX; father, Jonathan Robertson (Andrea "Mia") of Dallas, TX; step-father, Keith Harris of Hooks, TX; four sisters, Ukiah Cridell of Texarkana, TX, Keondra Harris of Hooks, TX, Claressa Roberstson of Dallas, TX, and Shawn Robertson of Houston, TX; two brothers, William (Channing) of Little Rock, AR and Jonathan Robertson, Jr. of Dallas, TX; grandparents, Johnny and Ethelyn Robertson of Texarkana, TX; god-grandparents, Charles and Ida of Dallas, TX; aunts, Twyla White of Daingerfield, TX, Gylenda Robertson of Houston, TX, Tawanna Robertson of Dallas, TX, and Lynn Battle (Charles) of Dallas, TX; uncles, Junell Cridell, Jr. of Houston, TX and Thomas Robertson (Diane) of Daingerfield, TX; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, step-siblings, and friends.

Special friends of Brandi include Mandy Gent, Kim Malone, Irma Aguilar, and Heath Smith (Max).