Brianna Nicole Wells

With deepest sorrow, we announce the passing of Harvard resident Brianna Nicole Wells, 15, on Monday, September 29, 2025, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE, who left this world too soon as a result of an automobile accident.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 11, at First United Methodist Church of Harvard with Pastor Dan Albers officiating. Burial will be at Harvard Cemetery in Harvard. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. with the family present 5-7 p.m. Friday, October 10, at First United Methodist Church in Harvard, and one hour before the service at church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date. The service will be live-streamed on Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home’s website. To view the service, go to Brianna’s obituary and click the play button shown toward the bottom of the page. 

Brianna was born on February 21, 2010, in Hastings, NE, to Steven Wells and Carly Shepherd. A bright and spirited young woman, Brianna was a sophomore at Harvard High School, where she was known for her vibrant personality, dedication, and kind heart.

Brianna poured her energy and enthusiasm into everything she did. She was a proud member of the show choir and a talented athlete, participating in volleyball, basketball, and track. Whether she was performing on stage or competing on the court, Brianna brought joy, strength, and determination that inspired those around her.

She will be remembered most for her radiant smile, her unwavering friendship, and the love she gave so freely to her family, friends, teammates, and classmates. Her presence brought warmth and light, and her absence leaves an indescribable void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Brianna was preceded in death by her great-grandmother, Patricia Dasher and great-grandfather, Marvin L. Uden.

SURVIVORS:
Mother: 
    Carly Shepherd
Father: 
    Steven Wells
Siblings: 
    Isaac Shepherd
    Jose Shepherd
    Jahsiah Sanford
    Kara Wells
    Stephanie Dominique
    Steven Gregory
Grandparents: 
    Marvin & Barb Uden
    Nobalee Nelson
Aunts & Uncles: 
    Erin Shepherd
    Samantha & Sam Beale
    Tes Nelson
    Amanda Nelson
    Trevor Nutter 
    Austin Uden
    Dakota Downing
Cousins: 
    Tobias Shepherd
    Devyn Shepherd
    Andre Nutter
    Kylian Anderson
    Trae’Vion Nelson
    Zy’Reece Nelson
    Gracie Beale
    Rex Beale
    Mailynne Beale
Numerous other extended family and friends