Obituary
Sadie
Browning
(May 10, 1916 - November 25, 2009)
Mrs. Sadie Spratt Browning, 93, of St. Marys, GA,
formerly of Cabell and Boone Counties, passed away Wednesday, November 25,
2009 at Hospice of Golden Isles, Brunswick, GA. Born May 10, 1916 in
Baileysville, WV, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary Spratt,
of Logan County, WV. She was married to William B. Browning until his death
in 1947. She was preceded in death by 3 sisters and 1 brother. She was the
last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a graduate of
Marshall College, and taught elementary school in Boone County, WV, Florida,
Michigan, Kentucky, and California. She was active in several civic
organizations in Madison, WV where she resided and worked for many years.
Madison United Methodist Church was her church home while living in Boone
County. She retired from teaching after thirty years of service in various
school systems. Her passion for travel was a life long past time. Her family
and friends enjoyed her many stories about interesting places visited and
people she had met. She is survived by her son, Hugh Browning, III and his
wife Bonnie of St. Marys, GA, two grandchildren and three great
grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will
be conducted at 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at Chapman's Mortuary,
with Rev, Julia Bolling officiating. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial
Gardens, Barboursville, WV. Friends may call at Chapman's Mortuary after
1:00 PM Wednesday December 2, 2009. In lieu of flowers, donations to
your favorite charity or to Hospice of the Golden Isles, Brunswick, GA.
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