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Gertrude Browning, Adair Co., KY (1923-2015)

She was a highly esteemed community leader, a dynamic woman of great poise and beauty. She took an active role in politics, her church, civic affairs, and agriculture. She was a member of the Columbia Christian Church where she served on the Missions Ministry Team for many years. She was a farmer and operated the Browning Farms for over 40 years, exhibiting an extraordinary love of animals. She was a long time member of the Adair County Democratic Women's Club and was a member of the Columbia Womens' Club for many years.

Gertrude Browning, 91, of the Burkesville Road, Columbia, KY passed away Friday, April 17, 2015 at 8:40amCT, at her home after several weeks illness.

Funeral services will be Sunday, April 19, 2015 at 2pmCT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Terry White the officiating clergy. Visiting will be after 4pmCT, Saturday, April 18, 2015, at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Columbia Cemetery, 315 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY.



Gertrude Browning, Adair Co., KY (1923-2015)


She was born in Pineville, Bell County, KY on June 5, 1923. She was the daughter of the late Bass and Bessie Rice Bailey. She died Friday, April 17, 2015, in Columbia, Adair County, KY, at the age of 91 years, 10 months, and 12 days.

She was preceded in death by her parents, by her husband: James William Browning on July 22, 1966 by brothers and sisters Floyd Bailey, Ray Bailey, Harold Simpson, Betty Ruth Fulvio and Lucille Dunlap, also her son in law: Gary Pike in February 2015.

She is survived by the following:
  • One daughter: Vickie Browning Pike of Columbia, KY

  • Two brothers: Gene Simpson of Somerset, KY; and Gerald Simpson of Nancy, KY

  • Two sisters: Janie Taylor of Lebanon, Ohio; and Ann Taylor Ringsred of Duluth, Minnesota

  • Several nieces and nephews

  • and a host of friends
Mrs. Browning was a member of the Columbia Christian Church where she served on the Missions Ministry Team for many years, she was a farmer and operated the Browning Farms for over 40 years. She was a long time member of the Adair County Democratic Women's Club and was a member of the Columbia Womens's Club for many years.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of a donation to the Columbia Christian Church Missions Fund.

Send a condolence to the family of Gertrude Browning

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, in charge of arrangements.


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Grissom-Martin Funeral Home
Located one block off the Square at 200 Campbellsville Street in Columbia, KY.
To reach David and Cathy Martin, phone (270)-384-2149, or e-mail: grissomfuneralhome@windstream.net.
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Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home
Established 1922 | 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY 42728 | Jeff Jessie, Owner
270-384-2145, www.stottsphelpsmcquearyfh.com, email stottspm@duo-county.com

Card of Thanks from Victoria Pike

Thank you for the many kindnesses and expressions of sympathy shown during the passing of my husband, Gary Pike, and my mother, Gertrude Browning in the last two months.

This was a most difficult time but I have made it through with the help of good friends, family, neighbors. I was able to keep the cattle through this time with the help of my farmer friends and many of the members of the Adair Co. Cattlemen's Association. Neighbor helping neighbor as it was when I was a child. Also, to Intrepid Home Health and their nursing staff who were here almost every day of the last year and a half. They became family.

I am beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel and small town Columbia is still about the best place on the planet to live.

So thank you to all who were there when I need a friend. I have tried to get cards out but if I missed anyone, your kindness will never be forgotten. Vicky Browning Pike --Victoria Pike


 

































 
 
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