Catastrophic Assistance Program – August 2025

When tragedy strikes, the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is there to ensure that no correctional family faces their darkest days alone.

In August 2025, Inspector George Lee of the Office of the Inspector General experienced an unimaginable loss with the passing of his daughter, Brittany Miranda Lee, at just 28 years old. Brittany passed away unexpectedly from heart failure at her home in Bonifay, Florida.

Referred by Detective Supervisor Stacy Harris and John Kolodziej, the Catastrophic Assistance Program was honored to extend financial assistance to Inspector Lee to help with funeral expenses. A check was sent to and personally presented by CPOF Field Representative John Kolodziej on behalf of the Foundation and all those who stand in solidarity with the Lee family.

Brittany’s life was one of compassion, joy, and dedication to caring for others. After excelling in high school softball, she pursued her dream of becoming a nurse and found her calling at the Bonifay Nursing and Rehab Center. Her patients and their families often described her as more than a caregiver — she was family. Her warmth, laughter, and devotion left a lasting impact on everyone she encountered.

Beyond her professional life, Brittany cherished time spent outdoors, especially riding four-wheelers and side-by-sides with her loved ones. She had a deep affection for animals, dogs, goats, and cows alike — and her home was filled with the same love and vitality she brought to others.

Brittany is survived by her husband Kellan Sellers, her parents, and a large, close-knit family who loved her deeply. Though her life was far too short, her legacy of care and kindness continues to touch those who knew her.

Through the Catastrophic Assistance Program, the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation proudly supported Inspector Lee during this heartbreaking time, a reminder of our mission and promise to always “Take Care of Our Own.”