Photo: Olivia Flowers/Instagram
Southern CharmstarOlivia Flowersis remembering herlate brother Conneron what would have been his 33rd birthday.
On Thursday, just 10 days after Conner’s death, Flowersposted a photoof her brother on Instagram, showing him pointing off into the distance with his mother, sister and father beside him.
“I’ve been avoiding the post and anything else that makes losing you our new reality…but I want to wish you a Happy Heavenly Birthday Conner,” Flowers began in the caption.
“Mom, Dad, and I love you. here on earth we are missing you,” she continued, adding a hashtag with the number 33, in reference to how old Conner would’ve been.
She then thanked those “who have reached out and been so helpful during this time.”
Flowers also posted a photo of herself, wearing what appears to be brother’s jersey on her Instagram Story. In the shot, Flowers' back is to the camera and she looks off into the sunset setting on the water.
Olivia Flowers/instagram
Several of Flowers’Southern Charmcostars commented on the post, sending their condolences to the reality star and her family.
“Beautifully said. We’re all here for you 🤍,” Flowers’ex,Austin Kroll, wrote asTaylor Ann Greencommented, “Celebrating with Jesus today🎂♥️”
Stars from the Bravo series' spinoffSouthern Hospitalityalso paid their respects, including Maddi Reese and Joe Bradley, who commented on the post with three heart emojis.
Vanderpump RulesstarAriana Madixalso commented on the post, writing, “sending you all the love and hugs for you and your family 🤍”
Conner Flowers/Instagram
Connerdiedon Jan. 30 at his residence in the Isle of Palms outside of Charleston, South Carolina,Charleston County Coroner Bobbi Jo O’Nealsaid in a statement, according to Page Six.
O’Neal added that “the manner and cause of death are pending,” as local police continue “investigating.”
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In a statement to PEOPLE at the time, the Flowers family remembered Conner’s friendly nature and commitment to his faith.
“Conner was a remarkable young man, with the gift of compassion and love for others, earning him friends everywhere he went,” the family shared. “His values were seeded in his faith and in his family.”
source: people.com
