Frienships have their ups and downs, but when it is balanced, both ends usually end up in the same place. Common ground.
When a friendship is unbalanced, and falls apart for whatever reason, you have to stop and think, 'who's needs are being met'. If you are no longer enjoying her company, and as you said, you feel uncomfortable around her, it is unbalanced.
That she sees her friendship with you differently than you see it with her, you have to stop and take a good long look at the advantages of maintaining such a relationship.
It isn't easy, but if you realize you need to move away from the friendship, you must tell her. (I get the impression that she is reluctant to let go).
It is far better to tell her to her face in a kind way that you just do not feel the same, and although she's a great person, your feelings aren't going to change, and you both have to move on.
No doubt this will happen to you at some point in your life as well. Better to hear it first hand than be ignored and confused as to why your friend avoids you.
Good luck Brittany.
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