Ruth Browning

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 "outdoors" was her natural habitat and she loved fishing. Ruth was an 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.