Dolores Eileen (Dee) DeWitt Browning, 93, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2016, at the Heritage Center, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 19, 1923, in Evansville, Indiana, the only daughter of Roy E. and Marie C. (Abbing) DeWitt, Dee had a picturesque childhood. She attended St. Joseph Catholic Grade School and graduated from Reitz Memorial High School in 1941. During the war years, she attended Evansville College and participated in the war effort as a secretary for the Chrysler Corporation. She continued her education at Purdue University where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. In 1945 she graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Home Economics and began her career teaching at Florida State Teacher’s College for Women. Dee married her high school sweetheart, Charlie Browning on August 20, 1946. They lived in Cleveland, Ohio where she worked at the Social Security office before returning to Evansville, IN the city she dearly loved, to live the remainder of her life. Charlie and Dee were happily married for sixty one years welcoming four children, Charleen, Mark, Rebecca and Jeannie. Dee was an enthusiastic mother, wife and community servant. She raised her children with this same type of spirit, encouraging them to give back to Evansville and stay closely connected to one another.
Her passion for volunteering led to her position as a Girl Scout leader and board member. She served as Neighborhood Chairman over all Raintree Council troops in four area schools. As an active member of the St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary, she held many positions. In 1975, as board president, she began a St. Mary’s Scholarship Program for nursing students from the area that wished to pursue higher education following high school.
Dee and Charlie founded and built “Browning Funeral Home” on Diamond Avenue. Dee participated by finding the plat of land in 1954 to sewing the curtains, to giving the funeral home a warm and welcoming ambiance with her flair for decorating, gardening, writing and supporting her husband and daughters in helping mankind.
With a vision into the future, Dee helped Charlie with their gift of “The Genealogy of Evansville over the Last Century”. She delved deeper into her own family and this helped her dream of becoming a Daughter of the American Revolution come to fruition. She became an active member of the society by implementing the placement of eight historical markers within this city dedicated to our forefathers.
Along the way, Dee became a grandmother, welcoming her ten grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. She took each grandchild shopping for their birthday and Christmas presents, enjoying this special individual time together. Her love for history, appreciation for education and her wonderful stories were shared during these times.
Like an artist painting a canvas, Dee was a volunteer with a vision, who could see the entire picture. Active with numerous organizations, Dee generously gave her time and talent enhancing each organization with her vision and trailblazing ideas. Dee’s devotion to family, dedication to history and enthusiasm for life will be forever remembered by those who knew and loved her.
Over the years, Dee was active with: St. Benedict Cathedral, St. Theresa Catholic Church, Captain Henry Vanderburgh Daughters of the American Revolution, Friday Night Dance Club, Coterie Club, Central Turners, Eagles, Silver Sneakers at YWCA, Friends of Willard, Kappa Kappa Gamma Social Sorority, Opti-Mrs., Investment Club, Bridge Club, Garden Club and Traveling with the Don Colton Travel Group and an avid supporter of University of Evansville, University of Southern Indiana, IVY Tech, Willard Library, Evansville Vanderburgh County Public Libraries, Reitz Memorial High School and Vanderburgh County Community Foundation.
Dee is survived by: Son, Mark DeWitt Browning, M.D. (Jennifer), Daughters: Charleen Spear, (Ken Spear, M.D.) Rebecca Carter, (Mike), Jeannie Browning Hester, (Donnie), all from Evansville, IN
Grandchildren: Katrina Kaczmarek, Scottsdale, AZ, Sarah Bernadac, (Guillaume) Houston, TX, Carrie Vix, (Grant) Columbia, MD, Emily Pate (Stuart) Nashville, TN, Sarah Carter, Evansville, IN, Ryan Browning, Santa Monica, CA, John Browning, Winston Salem, NC, Jacob Hester, Evansville, IN, Jenifer Hester Colbert (Nic) Evansville, IN, Emilie Hester (Jennifer McAtee), Creste Butte, CO
Great Grandchildren: McKinley and Kenny Kaczmarek, Sophie, Claire and Elise Bernadac, Isabel Vix, Allie and Charlie Pate, JJ, Maya and Nathaniel Colbert
Brother: J. Kenneth DeWitt, (Sue), Evansville, IN
Sisters-in-law: Connie Browning, and Barbara Browning, Evansville, IN
Many loving nieces and nephews.
Dee was preceded in death by her parents, Marie (Abbing) 1987, and Roy E. DeWitt 1984, her brother, Marvin DeWitt who was killed in the Battle of the Bulge, 1944, her husband, Charles H. Browning 2007 her granddaughter, Allison Carter 2006.
Visitation will be from 1:00-8:00PM Friday, July 15, 2016 at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Ave. Evansville, IN 47711, where a Sharing of Memories will be held at 7:00PM. Friends may also visit from 8:00 AM until service time Saturday at St. Benedict Cathedral.
A Mass of the Christian Burial will be at 9:00AM, Saturday, July 16, 2016 at St. Benedict Cathedral, 1328 Lincoln Ave., Evansville IN 47714 with Father Godfrey Mullen, OSB and Fr. Ted Tempel officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: Ali Carter Scholarship Fund at Reitz Memorial High School, 4200 N. Kentucky Ave, Evansville, IN 47711, or Captain Henry Vanderburgh Chapter Daughters of American Revolution Endowment Student Scholarship, 1827 N. St. Joseph Ave., Evansville, IN 47720, or Charles and Dolores Browning Education Endowment for St. Benedict Cathedral School, 4200 N. Kentucky Ave, Evansville, IN 47711.
Her passion for volunteering led to her position as a Girl Scout leader and board member. She served as Neighborhood Chairman over all Raintree Council troops in four area schools. As an active member of the St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary, she held many positions. In 1975, as board president, she began a St. Mary’s Scholarship Program for nursing students from the area that wished to pursue higher education following high school.
Dee and Charlie founded and built “Browning Funeral Home” on Diamond Avenue. Dee participated by finding the plat of land in 1954 to sewing the curtains, to giving the funeral home a warm and welcoming ambiance with her flair for decorating, gardening, writing and supporting her husband and daughters in helping mankind.
With a vision into the future, Dee helped Charlie with their gift of “The Genealogy of Evansville over the Last Century”. She delved deeper into her own family and this helped her dream of becoming a Daughter of the American Revolution come to fruition. She became an active member of the society by implementing the placement of eight historical markers within this city dedicated to our forefathers.
Along the way, Dee became a grandmother, welcoming her ten grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. She took each grandchild shopping for their birthday and Christmas presents, enjoying this special individual time together. Her love for history, appreciation for education and her wonderful stories were shared during these times.
Like an artist painting a canvas, Dee was a volunteer with a vision, who could see the entire picture. Active with numerous organizations, Dee generously gave her time and talent enhancing each organization with her vision and trailblazing ideas. Dee’s devotion to family, dedication to history and enthusiasm for life will be forever remembered by those who knew and loved her.
Over the years, Dee was active with: St. Benedict Cathedral, St. Theresa Catholic Church, Captain Henry Vanderburgh Daughters of the American Revolution, Friday Night Dance Club, Coterie Club, Central Turners, Eagles, Silver Sneakers at YWCA, Friends of Willard, Kappa Kappa Gamma Social Sorority, Opti-Mrs., Investment Club, Bridge Club, Garden Club and Traveling with the Don Colton Travel Group and an avid supporter of University of Evansville, University of Southern Indiana, IVY Tech, Willard Library, Evansville Vanderburgh County Public Libraries, Reitz Memorial High School and Vanderburgh County Community Foundation.
Dee is survived by: Son, Mark DeWitt Browning, M.D. (Jennifer), Daughters: Charleen Spear, (Ken Spear, M.D.) Rebecca Carter, (Mike), Jeannie Browning Hester, (Donnie), all from Evansville, IN
Grandchildren: Katrina Kaczmarek, Scottsdale, AZ, Sarah Bernadac, (Guillaume) Houston, TX, Carrie Vix, (Grant) Columbia, MD, Emily Pate (Stuart) Nashville, TN, Sarah Carter, Evansville, IN, Ryan Browning, Santa Monica, CA, John Browning, Winston Salem, NC, Jacob Hester, Evansville, IN, Jenifer Hester Colbert (Nic) Evansville, IN, Emilie Hester (Jennifer McAtee), Creste Butte, CO
Great Grandchildren: McKinley and Kenny Kaczmarek, Sophie, Claire and Elise Bernadac, Isabel Vix, Allie and Charlie Pate, JJ, Maya and Nathaniel Colbert
Brother: J. Kenneth DeWitt, (Sue), Evansville, IN
Sisters-in-law: Connie Browning, and Barbara Browning, Evansville, IN
Many loving nieces and nephews.
Dee was preceded in death by her parents, Marie (Abbing) 1987, and Roy E. DeWitt 1984, her brother, Marvin DeWitt who was killed in the Battle of the Bulge, 1944, her husband, Charles H. Browning 2007 her granddaughter, Allison Carter 2006.
Visitation will be from 1:00-8:00PM Friday, July 15, 2016 at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Ave. Evansville, IN 47711, where a Sharing of Memories will be held at 7:00PM. Friends may also visit from 8:00 AM until service time Saturday at St. Benedict Cathedral.
A Mass of the Christian Burial will be at 9:00AM, Saturday, July 16, 2016 at St. Benedict Cathedral, 1328 Lincoln Ave., Evansville IN 47714 with Father Godfrey Mullen, OSB and Fr. Ted Tempel officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: Ali Carter Scholarship Fund at Reitz Memorial High School, 4200 N. Kentucky Ave, Evansville, IN 47711, or Captain Henry Vanderburgh Chapter Daughters of American Revolution Endowment Student Scholarship, 1827 N. St. Joseph Ave., Evansville, IN 47720, or Charles and Dolores Browning Education Endowment for St. Benedict Cathedral School, 4200 N. Kentucky Ave, Evansville, IN 47711.
Dolores Eileen (Dee) DeWitt Browning, 93, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2016, at the Heritage Center, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 19, 1923, in Evansville, Indiana, the only daughter of Roy E. and Marie C. (Abbing) DeWitt, Dee had a picturesque childhood. She attended St. Joseph Catholic Grade School and graduated from Reitz Memorial High School in 1941. During the war years, she attended Evansville College and participated in the war effort as a secretary for the Chrysler Corporation. She continued her education at Purdue University where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. In 1945 she graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Home Economics and began her career teaching at Florida State Teacher’s College for Women. Dee married her high school sweetheart, Charlie Browning on August 20, 1946. They lived in Cleveland, Ohio where she worked at the Social Security office before returning to Evansville, IN the city she dearly loved, to live the remainder of her life. Charlie and Dee were happily married for sixty one years welcoming four children, Charleen, Mark, Rebecca and Jeannie. Dee was an enthusiastic mother, wife and community servant. She raised her children with this same type of spirit, encouraging them to give back to Evansville and stay closely connected to one another.
Her passion for volunteering led to her position as a Girl Scout leader and board member. She served as Neighborhood Chairman over all Raintree Council troops in four area schools. As an active member of the St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary, she held many positions. In 1975, as board president, she began a St. Mary’s Scholarship Program for nursing students from the area that wished to pursue higher education following high school.
Dee and Charlie founded and built “Browning Funeral Home” on Diamond Avenue. Dee participated by finding the plat of land in 1954 to sewing the curtains, to giving the funeral home a warm and welcoming ambiance with her flair for decorating, gardening, writing and supporting her husband and daughters in helping mankind.
With a vision into the future, Dee helped Charlie with their gift of “The Genealogy of Evansville over the Last Century”. She delved deeper into her own family and this helped her dream of becoming a Daughter of the American Revolution come to fruition. She became an active member of the society by implementing the placement of eight historical markers within this city dedicated to our forefathers.
Along the way, Dee became a grandmother, welcoming her ten grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. She took each grandchild shopping for their birthday and Christmas presents, enjoying this special individual time together. Her love for history, appreciation for education and her wonderful stories were shared during these times.
Like an artist painting a canvas, Dee was a volunteer with a vision, who could see the entire picture. Active with numerous organizations, Dee generously gave her time and talent enhancing each organization with her vision and trailblazing ideas. Dee’s devotion to family, dedication to history and enthusiasm for life will be forever remembered by those who knew and loved her.
Over the years, Dee was active with: St. Benedict Cathedral, St. Theresa Catholic Church, Captain Henry Vanderburgh Daughters of the American Revolution, Friday Night Dance Club, Coterie Club, Central Turners, Eagles, Silver Sneakers at YWCA, Friends of Willard, Kappa Kappa Gamma Social Sorority, Opti-Mrs., Investment Club, Bridge Club, Garden Club and Traveling with the Don Colton Travel Group and an avid supporter of University of Evansville, University of Southern Indiana, IVY Tech, Willard Library, Evansville Vanderburgh County Public Libraries, Reitz Memorial High School and Vanderburgh County Community Foundation.
Dee is survived by: Son, Mark DeWitt Browning, M.D. (Jennifer), Daughters: Charleen Spear, (Ken Spear, M.D.) Rebecca Carter, (Mike), Jeannie Browning Hester, (Donnie), all from Evansville, IN
Grandchildren: Katrina Kaczmarek, Scottsdale, AZ, Sarah Bernadac, (Guillaume) Houston, TX, Carrie Vix, (Grant) Columbia, MD, Emily Pate (Stuart) Nashville, TN, Sarah Carter, Evansville, IN, Ryan Browning, Santa Monica, CA, John Browning, Winston Salem, NC, Jacob Hester, Evansville, IN, Jenifer Hester Colbert (Nic) Evansville, IN, Emilie Hester (Jennifer McAtee), Creste Butte, CO
Great Grandchildren: McKinley and Kenny Kaczmarek, Sophie, Claire and Elise Bernadac, Isabel Vix, Allie and Charlie Pate, JJ, Maya and Nathaniel Colbert
Brother: J. Kenneth DeWitt, (Sue), Evansville, IN
Sisters-in-law: Connie Browning, and Barbara Browning, Evansville, IN
Many loving nieces and nephews.
Dee was preceded in death by her parents, Marie (Abbing) 1987, and Roy E. DeWitt 1984, her brother, Marvin DeWitt who was killed in the Battle of the Bulge, 1944, her husband, Charles H. Browning 2007 her granddaughter, Allison Carter 2006.
Visitation will be from 1:00-8:00PM Friday, July 15, 2016 at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Ave. Evansville, IN 47711, where a Sharing of Memories will be held at 7:00PM. Friends may also visit from 8:00 AM until service time Saturday at St. Benedict Cathedral.
A Mass of the Christian Burial will be at 9:00AM, Saturday, July 16, 2016 at St. Benedict Cathedral, 1328 Lincoln Ave., Evansville IN 47714 with Father Godfrey Mullen, OSB and Fr. Ted Tempel officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: Ali Carter Scholarship Fund at Reitz Memorial High School, 4200 N. Kentucky Ave, Evansville, IN 47711, or Captain Henry Vanderburgh Chapter Daughters of American Revolution Endowment Student Scholarship, 1827 N. St. Joseph Ave., Evansville, IN 47720, or Charles and Dolores Browning Education Endowment for St. Benedict Cathedral School, 4200 N. Kentucky Ave, Evansville, IN 47711.
Her passion for volunteering led to her position as a Girl Scout leader and board member. She served as Neighborhood Chairman over all Raintree Council troops in four area schools. As an active member of the St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary, she held many positions. In 1975, as board president, she began a St. Mary’s Scholarship Program for nursing students from the area that wished to pursue higher education following high school.
Dee and Charlie founded and built “Browning Funeral Home” on Diamond Avenue. Dee participated by finding the plat of land in 1954 to sewing the curtains, to giving the funeral home a warm and welcoming ambiance with her flair for decorating, gardening, writing and supporting her husband and daughters in helping mankind.
With a vision into the future, Dee helped Charlie with their gift of “The Genealogy of Evansville over the Last Century”. She delved deeper into her own family and this helped her dream of becoming a Daughter of the American Revolution come to fruition. She became an active member of the society by implementing the placement of eight historical markers within this city dedicated to our forefathers.
Along the way, Dee became a grandmother, welcoming her ten grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. She took each grandchild shopping for their birthday and Christmas presents, enjoying this special individual time together. Her love for history, appreciation for education and her wonderful stories were shared during these times.
Like an artist painting a canvas, Dee was a volunteer with a vision, who could see the entire picture. Active with numerous organizations, Dee generously gave her time and talent enhancing each organization with her vision and trailblazing ideas. Dee’s devotion to family, dedication to history and enthusiasm for life will be forever remembered by those who knew and loved her.
Over the years, Dee was active with: St. Benedict Cathedral, St. Theresa Catholic Church, Captain Henry Vanderburgh Daughters of the American Revolution, Friday Night Dance Club, Coterie Club, Central Turners, Eagles, Silver Sneakers at YWCA, Friends of Willard, Kappa Kappa Gamma Social Sorority, Opti-Mrs., Investment Club, Bridge Club, Garden Club and Traveling with the Don Colton Travel Group and an avid supporter of University of Evansville, University of Southern Indiana, IVY Tech, Willard Library, Evansville Vanderburgh County Public Libraries, Reitz Memorial High School and Vanderburgh County Community Foundation.
Dee is survived by: Son, Mark DeWitt Browning, M.D. (Jennifer), Daughters: Charleen Spear, (Ken Spear, M.D.) Rebecca Carter, (Mike), Jeannie Browning Hester, (Donnie), all from Evansville, IN
Grandchildren: Katrina Kaczmarek, Scottsdale, AZ, Sarah Bernadac, (Guillaume) Houston, TX, Carrie Vix, (Grant) Columbia, MD, Emily Pate (Stuart) Nashville, TN, Sarah Carter, Evansville, IN, Ryan Browning, Santa Monica, CA, John Browning, Winston Salem, NC, Jacob Hester, Evansville, IN, Jenifer Hester Colbert (Nic) Evansville, IN, Emilie Hester (Jennifer McAtee), Creste Butte, CO
Great Grandchildren: McKinley and Kenny Kaczmarek, Sophie, Claire and Elise Bernadac, Isabel Vix, Allie and Charlie Pate, JJ, Maya and Nathaniel Colbert
Brother: J. Kenneth DeWitt, (Sue), Evansville, IN
Sisters-in-law: Connie Browning, and Barbara Browning, Evansville, IN
Many loving nieces and nephews.
Dee was preceded in death by her parents, Marie (Abbing) 1987, and Roy E. DeWitt 1984, her brother, Marvin DeWitt who was killed in the Battle of the Bulge, 1944, her husband, Charles H. Browning 2007 her granddaughter, Allison Carter 2006.
Visitation will be from 1:00-8:00PM Friday, July 15, 2016 at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Ave. Evansville, IN 47711, where a Sharing of Memories will be held at 7:00PM. Friends may also visit from 8:00 AM until service time Saturday at St. Benedict Cathedral.
A Mass of the Christian Burial will be at 9:00AM, Saturday, July 16, 2016 at St. Benedict Cathedral, 1328 Lincoln Ave., Evansville IN 47714 with Father Godfrey Mullen, OSB and Fr. Ted Tempel officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: Ali Carter Scholarship Fund at Reitz Memorial High School, 4200 N. Kentucky Ave, Evansville, IN 47711, or Captain Henry Vanderburgh Chapter Daughters of American Revolution Endowment Student Scholarship, 1827 N. St. Joseph Ave., Evansville, IN 47720, or Charles and Dolores Browning Education Endowment for St. Benedict Cathedral School, 4200 N. Kentucky Ave, Evansville, IN 47711.
