Patty Browning

    Services for Patty Browning will be Monday, 2:00 pm, January 27, 2025 at the Kurt Pierce Athletic Facility in Lamesa, TX with Brad Thompson, officiating and Mark Hackett, leading singing.  Visitation and viewing will be at the Lamesa Church of Christ at 11:00 am.  Burial will be Tuesday, 11:00 am at Citizen’s Cemetery in Clarendon, TX.
    Patty Browning, born July 31, 1945 in Hereford, TX to Harold and Naveta Browning passed away in Lamesa, TX on January 21, 2025.  She leaves behind a legacy defined not only by her accomplishments but also by the profound love she held for her family.
    Patty attended school in Vega, TX where she earned her high school diploma in 1963.  She furthered her education at Lubbock Christian College and Abilene Christian College graduating with a degree in physical education in 1967.  Patty spent her first year of teaching in Newark Delaware.  She began her teaching and coaching career, along with her twin sister, Tippy Browning, in Lamesa, TX in 1968.  They taught and coached together the remainder of their careers until retirement in 2015.  After retirement from coaching, Patty continued to work producing the high school yearbook.
    Patty was a dedicated teacher and coach who enjoyed many accomplishments.  She appreciated all her teams, from the beginning to the end of her career.  She was blessed to have four teams reach the state volleyball playoffs with the 1986 team winning the state championship.  She achieved a record 900 career wins and along with her twin sister, Tippy, was recognized by the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Girls Coaches Association in 2015.  Patty was also a mentor to some of her former players who earned teaching degrees and became coaches.
    Patty’s family, friends, and people who knew her were inspired by the courage, strength, and faith she demonstrated on a daily basis. Faced with pain every day and night, Patty never complained or felt pity for herself.  She faced every day with a positive attitude and achieved her goals.  When someone commented about her adversity, she would say, “It is what it is,” as she continued to work.  Patty’s strength of character, strong work ethic and sense of humor will be forever missed, but her memory will continue to inspire those who knew her.
    Patty was predeceased by her parents Harold and Naveta Browning, brother Bill Browning and his wife Susan, Brother-in-law Marvin Thompson, and nephew Lynn Thompson.  She is survived by her sisters Tippy Browning, Sue Thompson, brother Sam Browning and wife Linda.  She is also survived by her niece, Hali Thompson, who shared a special relationship with her aunts Patty and Tippy.  Many other nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews are left to cherish her memory.
    The family would like to thank Hospice of Lubbock and their compassionate care team who attended to Patty and her family during this time.

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