Lena Browning

Lena Velma Ellison Browning, 86, died February 25, 2017 at 3:36 PM in Houma, LA. She was born in Stover, MS and spent her life in Greenville, MS and Estill Springs, TN. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 3 PM in Magnolia Gardens Cemetery in Paynes, MS She is survived by her son, Douglas B. Browning and wife, Lennie; daughters, Linda Gail Starns and husband, Billy, and Carol Anne Browning; brothers, Ralph Ellison, Dan Ellison and Ronnie Ellison; sister, Anne Wesley; grandchildren, Leslie Mack, Don Starns, Christopher Browning, Jacob Browning, Douglas Pinkerton, Sara Browning, Michael Browning, Gregory Thornton and Lee Thornton; 11 great-grandchildren; 1great-great-grandchild. She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Douglas L. Browning; son, Michael W. Browning; parents, Ralph Asaph and Velma Anna Cole Ellison. She was a member of Oaklawn Baptist Church in Winchester, TN.She was a most loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a true angel on earth and will be sorely missed by those remaining. Flowers can be sent to Newsom Funeral Home in Charleston, MS or in lieu of flowers donations can be made to your local Alzheimer’s Association in her name. Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Browning Family.