Marie Browning

Marie Browning 80 of Benton, passed away October 1, 2016 with her family by her side. She was born on April 6, 1936 to the late, W.L. and Ada Bell Barnett in Mountain Valley, Arkansas. Marie enjoyed playing bingo, dancing, fishing and spending time with her family. She retired from Lake Catherine Footwear after 22 years of employments, then she worked St. Joe Hospital for nine years. She is preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Geraldine Barnet, Juanita Smith and Margie Wallace. Marie is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, David Browning; two sons, Randy Browning (Wanda) and Steve Browning (Laura; daughter, Annitta Parsons (Carlton); 15 grandchildren, Steve Jr., Jason, Amanda, Travis, Jacob, Brandon, Nicole, Natalie, Tommy, John, Glenn, Freddy, Billy, Jerry and Beth; twenty five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother, Ray Barnett (Sue); and a host of family and friends who loved her and will miss her dearly. A celebration of life will be Thursday, October 6, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. Visitation will be on Wednesday, October 5, from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Ten Mile Cemetery, c/o Jerry Westerman, 16076 Hwy. 70, Benton, Ark. 72029. To sign online guestbook visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.