Mary Browning

September 13, 2022 at 6:48 p.m.
Mary Browning
Mary Browning

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Mary H. Browning, 94, of Brookville died Sunday, September 11,  at her residence with her son and daughter-in-law by her side. 

Mary was born on September 2, 1928 to John and Ruth Baber Fox. She married Rueben Browning on September 8, 1945 in Connersville. Mary was a dedicated member of West Avenue Baptist Church prior to her move to Brookville where she became a member of Emanuel Baptist Church. She firmly believed cleanliness is next to Godliness as her home reflected it. Mary loved babysitting, she always had children in her care whom she was very fond of.  Mary was famous for her Christmas candies including her puppy chow and fudge; she shared it with anyone willing to take it home. Mary enjoyed spending time sitting on her front porch watching the cars drive by as well as, tending to her beautiful plants.

Mary is survived by her only son: Ronald E. Browning and his wife Linda of Brookville; grandchildren: Tony  Browning, of Richmond, Andy Browning, of Brookville. Great-grandchildren: Maize, Morgan, Cody; sister: Rita Marshall and  James; sister-in- law: Bonnie Fox; Godchild whom she loved dearly: Mary Beth Waltz and Kevin; special friend: Murrell Nafe; many nieces, nephews and friends.

In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her husband of fifty-six years Rueben; infant daughters: Nannie and Susan Browning; twin brother: Mark Fox and Majoree; brothers: Charles Fox and Irma,  James Fox; sisters: Rena Thompson, Betty Krammes and Lowell Jr. 

A funeral service will be conducted at 12 p.m., on Friday, September 16, at Showalter Blackwell Long, Myers Chapel, Connersville, with Pastor Kevin Waltz of Emanuel Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Dale Cemetery. Friends may visit the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association in Mary's honor. For more information or to share condolences and memories with the family, please visit www.Showalter BlackwellLong.com.
(Paid obituary)

Mary H. Browning, 94, of Brookville died Sunday, September 11,  at her residence with her son and daughter-in-law by her side. 

Mary was born on September 2, 1928 to John and Ruth Baber Fox. She married Rueben Browning on September 8, 1945 in Connersville. Mary was a dedicated member of West Avenue Baptist Church prior to her move to Brookville where she became a member of Emanuel Baptist Church. She firmly believed cleanliness is next to Godliness as her home reflected it. Mary loved babysitting, she always had children in her care whom she was very fond of.  Mary was famous for her Christmas candies including her puppy chow and fudge; she shared it with anyone willing to take it home. Mary enjoyed spending time sitting on her front porch watching the cars drive by as well as, tending to her beautiful plants.

Mary is survived by her only son: Ronald E. Browning and his wife Linda of Brookville; grandchildren: Tony  Browning, of Richmond, Andy Browning, of Brookville. Great-grandchildren: Maize, Morgan, Cody; sister: Rita Marshall and  James; sister-in- law: Bonnie Fox; Godchild whom she loved dearly: Mary Beth Waltz and Kevin; special friend: Murrell Nafe; many nieces, nephews and friends.

In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her husband of fifty-six years Rueben; infant daughters: Nannie and Susan Browning; twin brother: Mark Fox and Majoree; brothers: Charles Fox and Irma,  James Fox; sisters: Rena Thompson, Betty Krammes and Lowell Jr. 

A funeral service will be conducted at 12 p.m., on Friday, September 16, at Showalter Blackwell Long, Myers Chapel, Connersville, with Pastor Kevin Waltz of Emanuel Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Dale Cemetery. Friends may visit the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association in Mary's honor. For more information or to share condolences and memories with the family, please visit www.Showalter BlackwellLong.com.
(Paid obituary)

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