Meri Brown Pays Tribute To Late Friend Mark Stidham

Sister Wives star Meri Brown shared a tribute to Mark Stidham, the husband of LuLaRoe co-founder DeAnne Stidham. It came after news broke that he passed away on September 26. Because of their joint association with the MLM fashion retailer, her post quickly drew attention from Sister Wives fans.

Mark From LulaRoe Passed Away?

Many people hadn’t heard about the death of Mark. However, the passing of the LuLaRoe co-founder was confirmed in a tribute by Direct Selling News. Citing the company statement, the outlet noted:

The foundation he and his deeply loved wife, DeAnne, built together will continue to bless lives for generations to come. He believed wholeheartedly in what LuLaRoe stands for: creating opportunity, blessing families, and proving that ‘there’s always room for one more.

Meri Posts A Tribute 

On Instagram a few hours ago, Meri brown shared a photo of herself with Mark and wrote a moving message. She called him “a man of faith, kindness, and compassion,” adding that he always “put others first.”

She described him as a man of “integrity and wisdom” and said she felt “honored” to know him. Plus, she mentioned that she felt grateful for the lessons she learned from his example. She ended her tribute with the words, “Rest in strength, Mark.”

Fans React With Shock

Her post immediately got responses. Fans filled the comments with condolences, while many expressed surprise at the sad news. Some asked for clarification, writing, “Wait!!! Mark Mark? Like DeAnne’s husband?” and “Wow is that Deanne’s husband?” Meri didn’t respond, but other followers confirmed it was Mark from LuLaRoe.

Meri often spoke about her close friendship with the Stidhams. She praised both Mark and DeAnne as two of the most giving people she knows and stood by the community they built through LuLaRoe. Even when the Amazon documentary, LuLaRich raised controversy and critics accused the company of operating like a pyramid scheme, Meri continued to stand by the couple.

Her loyalty sometimes drew questions from viewers, but her relationship with him went beyond just that of being part of his business. She valued him as a mentor, respected his faith, and cherished his friendship.

It’s Real People, Not A Troll

In the past, Meri trolled her Sister Wives fans in a playful way by posting photos of herself with mystery men. But this isn’t a joke. Instead, it seemed to be a genuine tribute to a person who she clearly respected and loved

Do you feel sad that Meri Brown lost a special friend and mentor? Did you ever meet Mark through participation in the LuLaRoe business? Let us know in the comments below, and remember to come back here often for all your Sister Wives cast news and updates.