Jan. 16, 2005

Sharron Gail Browning

Sharron Gail Browning, beloved daughter of the late Imogene DeLee Browning and the late William Thomas Browning, died Jan. 12, 2007, in Wichita, Kansas, with her loving sisters by her side.

She is survived by her sisters, Marcia B. Harrington (Glenn) of Seattle, Linda Browning Fadon (Paul) of Kent, Wash., Mimi J. Pippel (Tony) of Palmer, and Lisa J. Porter of Black Diamond, Wash.

She also is survived by her two aunts, Elizabeth Roush (Dean) of Wichita, and Miriam C. Hunt of Lafayette, Calif.; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Her exuberant personality always attracted smiles wherever she went, her family wrote. She laughed when her friends told her she was &#8220a Cool Cat,” and knew the joy she spread when she raised her thumb proudly saying &#8220I'm Cool” and &#8220It's All Good.”

She loved playing her favorite songs, &#8220The Tennessee Waltz” and &#8220Amazing Grace” on her family piano. When she heard the song, &#8220Take This Job And Shove It,” her laughter filled the air. On the family's black and white TV during the 1950s, when Liberace sang &#8220I'll Be Seeing You,” winked and said, &#8220This is for a special girl in Kansas,” her family just knew he meant it for Sharron.

She knew how to give others the chance to do wonderful things. She enjoyed the love and friendship of many people and cherished her dearest friends, Bobbie, Amy, Lisa, Donna and Betty, who offered her their love, receiving the same love back.

A celebration honoring her life is planned for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007, at Res-Care Kansas Life Choices, 1440 E. English, Wichita. Her family of friends is encouraged to attend. Remembrances may be made in her name to the Association for Retarded Citizens, 4451 W. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67209.

Arrangements were made with Downing & Lahey

Mortuary.