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Lucy L Browning

December 20, 1921 ~ March 2, 2010

Mrs. Lucy Elizabeth Lumpkin Browning, 88, died Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at Somerset Court in Rocky Mount. She was born December 20, 1921 in Youngsville, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late Lena Belle Parker and James Solomon Lumpkin. A retired missionary of The Church of the Nazarene, she attended Oxford Orphanage and graduated from Hugh Morson High School in Raleigh, North Carolina and Hoyle Secretarial School in Raleigh, North Carolina. Prior to her appointment to the mission field, she was employed at the North Carolina Bureau of Vital Statistics. She met her husband, Rev. David F. Browning while he was serving as Pastor of the First Church of the Nazarene, Raleigh, N.C. When Rev. Browning accepted the call to become a Missionary of the Church of the Nazarene in Belize, formerly British Honduras, she accompanied him to the mission field. She served as the District Treasurer for The Church of the Nazarene on several districts. She and Rev. Browning served in British Guiana, now Guyana and Manilla, Philippines. They retired from the mission field in 1981. Rev. And Mrs. Browning moved to Rocky Mount, N.C. in 1982. She has been an active member of the First Church of the Nazarene, Rocky Mount, N.C. She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Rev. David F. Browning. She is also survived by her daughters, Molly Browning Pitt and husband, Theo of Rocky Mount, N.C.; Nancy Browning Campanelli of Rocky Mount, N.C.; Elizabeth Browning Gushlaw of Kankakee, Illinois; and Sally Browning Colling and husband, Richard G. Colling, PhD. of Bourbonnais, Illinois; one granddaughter, six grandsons and eight great grandchildren. Funeral will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home Chapel, Rocky Mount, NC with a private burial in Louisburg, NC. The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 5, 2010 at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and at other times at the home of Molly and Theo Pitt, 116 Candlewood Road, Rocky Mount, N.C. The family will also receive friends one hour prior to the service at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Browning Family Foundation, P. O. Box 7603, Rocky Mount, N. C. 27804. Her family wishes to express their deep gratitude to the caretakers and friends at Sterling House, Somerset Court, Hospice of Nash General Hospital and her church family. Special thanks to her dear friend Alice Birchfield and sitter Natacha Green. Her indomitable spirit is quieted, but will not be forgotten. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC. You may share your memories and send the family condolences online by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Friday 3/5, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Service Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Saturday 3/6, 2:00 pm

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  1. My name is Kevin Highland. I now live in Fayetteville, NC and was formally a member of the Rocky Mount Church of the Nazarene for many years. From 1993-2001 to be exact. The best people I ever met there was Rev. & Mrs. Browning. I really hate to hear of her passing. She was a very special person in my heart just as her father was. Their work in the mission fields might have ended but now they are on a new mission. Living with Christ Jesus together again. My prayers are with the family in their time of need. I can be reached @ 910-987-3399. I would love to hear from one of the family members. Thank you and GOD BLESS!

  2. Rev. and Mrs. Browning have both left a lasting impact on my life. I am now a senior in high school and moved to Rocky Mount and began attending Rocky Mount Church of the Nazarene the summer after third grade. Little did I know then that my life would change forever because of the faith and love in these two amazing souls. They never failed to share their love and hugs and prayers with anyone and everyone who walked in the doors. They were both constantly praying for others whenever they themselves were the ones in pain and in need of prayers. Rev. and Mrs. Browning are truly the greatest role models anyone could ever have. May they both rest in the peace of eachothers and God’s arms forever. Sincerely, Lauren Credle

  3. Dear Molly and Theo I know that you were saddened by the death of Molly’s mother. She will be greatly missed by you and her many friends. Though sympathy is small consolation, even when it comes from the hearts of those who share your sorrow, I want you to know how keenly your loss is felt by me and others who knew her. It was my privilege to know Lucy personally. I had a great deal of respect for her and greatly appreciated her friendship. Although there is little that I can do or say to help you in this time of grief, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Fred Turnage


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