Edna Mae Browning, 84, of Rocky Point passed gently from her earthly life Monday September 5, 2016 at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehab Center in Wilmington.

She was born April 3, 1932 in Johnston County, one of six children born to Eddie and Mary Lee Johnson. Along with her parents, Edna was also preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Browning; daughter; Mary Frances Bryan; one sister and three brothers.

Edna is survived by her daughters, Helen Browning (Gene Carnes), Shirley Jones (Kenny), and Dr. Kim Browning DVM (Bill Bridges); grandchildren, Keith Helms (Becky), Lindy Jackson (Jeff), and Weston Jones (Kayla); great grandchildren, Kourtney, Kristian, Brittany, and Kayla; great great granddaughter; Laurah; sister; Sandra Dunn (Lynwood); many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Edna loved the Lord and showed this love in every facet of her life. She was a loving wife and wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Edna was loved dearly by her family and everyone who met her. Edna was a devoted and faithful member of Riley's Creek Baptist Church. Her love of nature and the outdoors was revealed in her manicured yard and beautiful flower gardens. An avid gardener, Edna could be found working in her yard and flowers beds almost every day. Edna will be remembered for her kindness, her grace, her steadfast faith and her thoughtfulness for others.

Visitation will be held 10 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday September 10, 2016 at Riley's Creek Baptist Church. Service will follow at 11 a.m. with The Reverend Jim Herchenhahn conducting the service. Burial will be Saturday afternoon at Banner Chapel Advent Christian Church Cemetery, 1771 NC Hwy 50, Benson, NC.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.