Elizabeth “Liz” Dent Browning

Date of Death: August 31, 2016

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First Presbyterian Church

116 South Loudoun Street

Winchester, VA 22601

Saturday 9/3, 12:00 pm

Elizabeth (Liz) Dent Browning, 75, of 831 Buckner Dr., Winchester, died suddenly Wednesday, August 31, 2016.
A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church to celebrate her life Saturday Sept. 3 at 12pm and a private reception will follow.
Liz was born 1941 in Augusta, GA. She was the daughter of the late John Marshall Dent, Sr. and Novine Elizabeth Holcombe Dent of Waynesboro, GA.
She attended Georgia State College for Women, Milledgeville, GA and graduated from St. Andrews Presbyterian College with a BS in Business Administration in 1963.
She married Edward Parry Browning, III of Winchester, VA on November 28, 1964 in Waynesboro, GA. Her beloved husband died on August 4, 1999. She is survived by her daughter, Sarah Browning Boone of Winchester, VA, her son, Edward Parry Browning, IV and wife, Sarah Troup Browning, of Winchester, VA, and her son, John Dent Browning and wife, Jill Mundy Browning, of Nashville, TN. She is survived by 6 grandchildren: Hannah Elizabeth Boone and Madeline Thompson Boone of Boone, NC, Kayla Elizabeth Browning and Alexa Lee Browning of Nashville, TN, Edward Parry Browning, V and Elizabeth Jane Browning of Winchester, VA. Her brother, Dr. John Marshall Dent, Jr. of Tifton, GA is deceased. She is survived by her niece and nephews: Sandra Elizabeth Dent of Santa Kosa, FL, Dr. John Marshall Dent, III of Florence, SC and Dr. Michael Thomas Dent of Naples, FL and Mary Widener Dent Duncan of Naples, FL.
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church and had served on the boards of Winchester Day Nursery, The Salvation Army, and was a volunteer at Winchester Medical Center and the Handley Archives. She had been a member of The Shenandoah Valley Photographic Society, The Shenandoah Arts Council and was a charter member of “The Sewing Group”. She was also a member of the DAR, Colonial Dames, and Daughters of the Confederacy.
Liz had been an elementary school teacher in Fauquier County, VA and Langley Air Force Base, an Accounts Manager for The Leary Foundation and Business Manager for Drs. Goodloe and DeArment. Upon retirement, Liz became an avid photographer taking beautiful award-winning photos. She cherished her family and many dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Henry & William Evans Home for Children, 330 E. Leicester St, Winchester, Virginia 22601.
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I'm saddened to learn of Libba's death. My husband and I moved to Waynesboro, GA as newlyweds in 1953. Libba's parents, "Mr. John and Miss Novine" took us under their wings and made us feel welcome in our new home. We enjoyed seeing Libba and John, Jr., growing up and followed them closely all through their local school and college years. With the death of her parents, and our relocation to another city, we lost contact but never forgot Libba and the fine family she was a part of.

I am sad to hear of your family’s loss. I pray for her and your family.

I am so sad and surprised to hear of Liz's passing. A lady in the true sense. We shared dinners and stories of our families after their dad's passing. I loved her photography and her gentle spirit. The world has lost a sweet, shining light. My love and best wishes tothe three of you. Kathleen Bowman Killian

I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Browning's passing. When selling her house on Jefferson St a few years ago, I purchased an antique dressing table from her for my daughter, as well as a pair of window dressings. My daughter has cherished that dressing table ever since. She will be sad to know that Mrs. Browning has passed away. My thoughts and prayers for the family.

Edward, Becky and I were saddened to hear about the death of your Mother. We have sent a Contribution to the Henry & William Evans Home for Children in your Mother's name.

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I was so saddened to hear of Libba's passing. I was a close friend of her sister-in-law, Liz Browning, and felt that I knew her well through her visits with Liz in Richmond and particularly our conversations after Liz's death. She was a kind and beautiful lady. My last memory of her was our lunch at this year's Virginia Festival of the Book. My thoughts and prayers go out to her children and their families.

I am so very sorry to learn of your loss. She was a beautiful lady. My prayers for your family are on the way.

My sympathy goes to the children and grandchildren. She was a special lady.

Sad and surprised to learn of "Libba's"untimely death. She was a sweet and refined lady whose company I enjoyed so much. My condolences to her three children who were the focus and love of her life.

Sadness and sorrow followed after receiving the news of "Libba's" untimely death. She was a sweet, refined lady whose company I enjoyed so much. My condolences to her three children who were the focus and love of her life.

Very sad/shocked to hear this.....Sarah please contact me or Dee soon. You & family have our love. We have fond memories.

Liz was a true "southern" lady. Her gentle, soft spoken voice conveyed warmth and friendship with everyone she met. Love of family was her mantra.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.