Ruth Marie "Nanny" Browning, 79, of Liberal, MO, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Mercy Hospital Ft. Scott, KS after a short illness.
Ruth was born June 6, 1936 in Joplin, MO to Robert and Treasure Alberta Settles Dickerson.
She married Richard "Dick" Browning February 25, 1956. She had lived in Liberal for the past 50 years. Ruth referred to herself as a domestic engineer, and spent most of her time outdoors, tending to her beautiful yard that had an abundance of flowers blooming in the springtime. The “out doors” was her natural habitat and she loved fishing. Ruth was a avid "Facebook" user and had friends from all over the world, she was known to send encouraging words to friends near and far and they were touched by her kindness, love and friendship. She is survived by one son, Robert "Max" Browning and his wife Susan of Severn, MD, and three daughters, Rosemary Thompson of Nevada, MO, Deanna Weber and Euleta Barger and husband Joseph of Liberal, MO. Ruth enjoyed her grandchildren who affectionately called her "Nanny", she is survived by her 8 grandchildren; Thomas, Charity, Joshua, Alyssa, Trisha, Tamelia, Jennifer and Joseph and 11 great-grandchildren; Madison, Leah, Megan, Seth, Brandon, Nathan, Jeremy, Shannen, McKenna, Tallon and Corey. She is also survived by her brother Faunt Thomas Dickerson; Liberal, MO and her sister Clora Teel; Trona, CA. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
Life Story
Ruth Marie Browning was born in Joplin Missouri on June 6th, 1936. Ruth spent her childhood years growing up on her parent’s farm with her brother Faunt Thomas Dickerson and her sister Clora Louise Teel. Times were tough growing up during the depression and I’m sure that’s one of the things that made Ruth such a strong woman.
Ruth married Richard Irwin Browning on February 25th, 1956. Ruth would go anywhere to support her husband and his employment with General Dynamics meant several relocations. Ruth and her family traveled to many states including Oklahoma, Kansas, New Mexico, California, and Washington to name a few. Several years passed since Ruth first met Richard and their family had grown. Her last child was born in 1962 and the frequent moves stopped in 1966 when the Browning family moved to Liberal Missouri.
Liberal was a new beginning for the Browning family but Ruth was up for the challenge. Together, Ruth and her husband Richard could do most anything. They took a small four room shack and turned it into a home.
The sound of children playing in the street was one of the things that Ruth loved most and Hill street was a generous source of children’s laughter. Of course some of those children were her own and that made the sound even more of a joy for her to hear.
Ruth worked hard her entire life and so did her husband Richard. Richard had his own business servicing Air Conditioning and Refrigeration for the surrounding community while Ruth was busy in the garden, taking care of her house, and raising her children. Ruth was always busy doing something. When she wasn’t in the garden, she was processing the fruits of its produce, making clothes, quilts, and afghans for her family, always making sure that each of them had what they needed. Times were hard and money was tight, but they were never poor.
Despite Ruth’s busy schedule, she found time to be a Den Mother for a Liberal Cub Scout Pack, make egg noodles and pies for Ma Percy’s Café, and occasionally she got to squeeze in a little time to herself.
Ruth was an amazing woman but more than that, she was an amazing mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and “Nanny” to everyone, young and old alike. She was a caregiver for her dad’s brother Dennis Dickerson after he had a stroke, and others that needed her care. It was not uncommon to have one or more grandchildren living in the house and being raised during their parent’s absence or when they needed a place to stay. Ruth loved her family and her family loved her.
Life Story
Ruth Marie Browning was born in Joplin Missouri on June 6th, 1936. Ruth spent her childhood years growing up on her parent’s farm with her brother Faunt Thomas Dickerson and her sister Clora Louise Teel. Times were tough growing up during the depression and I’m sure that’s one of the things that made Ruth such a strong woman.
Ruth married Richard Irwin Browning on February 25th, 1956. Ruth would go anywhere to support her husband and his employment with General Dynamics meant several relocations. Ruth and her family traveled to many states including Oklahoma, Kansas, New Mexico, California, and Washington to name a few. Several years passed since Ruth first met Richard and their family had grown. Her last child was born in 1962 and the frequent moves stopped in 1966 when the Browning family moved to Liberal Missouri.
Liberal was a new beginning for the Browning family but Ruth was up for the challenge. Together, Ruth and her husband Richard could do most anything. They took a small four room shack and turned it into a home.
The sound of children playing in the street was one of the things that Ruth loved most and Hill street was a generous source of children’s laughter. Of course some of those children were her own and that made the sound even more of a joy for her to hear.
Ruth worked hard her entire life and so did her husband Richard. Richard had his own business servicing Air Conditioning and Refrigeration for the surrounding community while Ruth was busy in the garden, taking care of her house, and raising her children. Ruth was always busy doing something. When she wasn’t in the garden, she was processing the fruits of its produce, making clothes, quilts, and afghans for her family, always making sure that each of them had what they needed. Times were hard and money was tight, but they were never poor.
Despite Ruth’s busy schedule, she found time to be a Den Mother for a Liberal Cub Scout Pack, make egg noodles and pies for Ma Percy’s Café, and occasionally she got to squeeze in a little time to herself.
Ruth was an amazing woman but more than that, she was an amazing mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and “Nanny” to everyone, young and old alike. She was a caregiver for her dad’s brother Dennis Dickerson after he had a stroke, and others that needed her care. It was not uncommon to have one or more grandchildren living in the house and being raised during their parent’s absence or when they needed a place to stay. Ruth loved her family and her family loved her.
Taking care of her home was never easy but now it was more difficult. Children helped how they could, mowing lawns, cleaning house, painting and doing chores that were hard for her to do. Ruth didn’t let anything stop her though, you could always see her out in the yard often riding the lawn mower even at 79 years old.
Ruth enjoyed fishing and could never go as often as she’d like. She looked forward to annual visits from her son because she knew they would go together. Sometimes they caught fish, sometimes they didn’t. But they always had a great time and enjoyed each other’s company.
Ruth lived by herself but she was never alone. Her little dog Neko kept her company and so did her brother Thomas. Ruth and her brother shared a love that only a brother and sister can share. But more than that, the last few years they shared morning coffee, frequent calls, and were there for each other.
Ruth learned to use the Internet to stay in touch with family and before long she had a Facebook Page of her own. She loved to read the posts of family members, liking each and every post and picture on their wall. She was quick to share an inspirational quote or picture and would tag you to make sure you knew she was thinking of you. Facebook was just the beginning. She joined an on-line group called iRover and before long she was friends with people from around the world. Ruth loved her on-line community and they loved her back. She was Nanny to some and Mama Ruth to a whole lot more.
Ruth touched much more than the lives of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She touched the lives of countless strangers that were family to her. She loved each and every one and they loved her too. How can a complete stranger who has never met Ruth love her? She made it easy - her love for them was unconditional just like it was for her family.
Our time with Ruth was a blessing and the memories we have of her a treasure to keep. I hope you share the gift of love she shared with you and tell your family and friends what a joy she truly was.
Ruth Browning will be missed, but never forgotten, and always loved.
Saturday, January 30th, 2016, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Service Information
Sunday, January 31st, 2016, 2:00pm
Konantz Warden Funeral Home
1301 Gulf St
Lamar, MO
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