Anne Cathryn Browning

2002 - 2019

Anne Cathryn Browning obituary, 2002-2019, Wilmington, NC

Anne Cathryn Browning

2002 - 2019

BORN

2002

DIED

2019

Anne Browning Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 8, 2019.
ANNE CATHRYN BROWNING Anne Cathryn Browning died unexpectedly on August 31, 2019 in her home. Though Anne Cathryn lived with epilepsy that was not fully controlled by medication, she did not let it stop her from living life to its fullest and enjoying every moment. On that Saturday night she was home alone and wasn't feeling well. She chose to break one of the cardinal rules of epilepsy, she took a bath. She had a grand mal seizure in the bath tub and drowned. Anne Cathryn was born at New Hanover Regional Medical Center on January 10, 2002. Her family was so excited to welcome a baby girl to complete their family. Anne Cathryn attended First Presbyterian Preschool, Forest Hills Elementary School, Myrtle Grove Christian School, and New Hanover High School where she was beginning her senior year, a member of the Class of 2020. She was looking forward to senior year, not the school part, but the fun and friends part. She was wrapping up an incredible summer working as a lifeguard at Cape Fear Country Club with co-workers she referred to as her second family. Anne Cathryn loved her friends and family with her whole heart. She made everything fun. She lived a life full of laughter and silliness. Her older brothers lovingly teased her without ceasing, and she laughed along with them. She was kind and inclusive. She has been referred to as a laser beam of sunshine on everyone and everything around her. She will be missed every day by many. Anne Cathryn is survived by her parents, Putt and Wendy Browning, her brothers, Mac and Dean Browning, maternal grandparents Richard and Virginia MacEwen, Aunts Donna Ernest (Mike), Linda Browning, Jeanne Browning, Uncles Rob MacEwen (Lisa), Alan MacEwen (Donna) cousins Lindsay Basto (Alex), Dare Schenk, Caroline Schenk, Ashley Ernest, Davis Ernest, Ashton Browning, Lexie Browning, Jack MacEwen, Evangeline MacEwen, and Lydia MacEwen, along with a number of second cousins whom she adored. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Don and Jean Browning. A service to remember Anne Cathryn will be held at Port City Community Church on September 14th at 3pm, followed by a celebration of her life at her home from 5-9. Flip flop casual and colorful attire is requested. Anne Cathryn would want that. If you have a favorite picture of yourself with Anne Cathryn, or a written memory, please bring that to the service as well, where there will be a box to collect them. In lieu of flowers consider a donation to NYU FACES (Finding a Cure for Epilepsy and Seizures), 223 East 34th Street, New York, NY 10016. For online donations: https://nyulangone.org/give/fundraise/annebrowning Condolences may be shared at www.andrewsmortuary.com

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December 21, 2019

Don Burgess posted to the memorial.

September 27, 2019

Nanny Mops posted to the memorial.

September 17, 2019

Colleen Pate posted to the memorial.

Don Burgess

December 21, 2019

Anne without doubt was a very loved child you had her for a little while, God will have her forever and the family and friends will meet again in heaven

Nanny Mops

September 27, 2019

My heart is broken for you. I cant imagine your pain. Just know you are all in my prayers and will continue to be.

Colleen Pate

September 17, 2019

My deepest sympathy to each of you. AC absolutely was a laser beam of sunshine with a very bright future in store. Heaven has gained an amazing angel. Prayers for each of you.

Roberta Phillips

September 15, 2019

Dearest Browning Family,

I have such fond memories of you all during my time as the Forest Hills librarian. My prayers are with you all.

Love Roberta Phillips Aka Roberta Bibbins❤

Kimberly OHara

September 15, 2019

Putt and family, Im so very sorry to hear about Anne Cathryn. I remember meeting her at Chriss office and at his house. Nothing can prepare you for such a loss but Ill be praying for you and your family. May all the wonderful memories help to ease your heart. May God hold you in the Palm of His hand.

September 14, 2019

Dear Dr. Browning and family,
We were so sorry to hear of the sudden and tragic loss of your daughter. We send you our deepest condolences and will keep all of you in our prayers.
With sympathy,
Kathy and son, Colin, Pawlowski

September 14, 2019

Dr. Browning and family, we are so saddened by your tremendous loss! Lifting your family up daily in prayer.
The Naylor Family (Brody and Jenna)

Jennifer Magill

September 14, 2019

Words cannot express my feelings. My heart hurts for everyone whose life was changed by knowing AC. May He give you continued strength and help you find peace.

Kim Lefler

September 14, 2019

We were blessed to have AC as a part of our lives, mostly during middle school. She and my daughter, Blair, were great friends. I have some wonderful memories of them doing all kinds of crazy stuff (with photos & videos to prove it) for fun. Anne Cathryn was always giggling. She was so easy going and her kind spirit exemplified true friendship and love. We know Jesus has welcomed her with open arms.

Frances Murchison

September 14, 2019

Dear Wendy and Putt,
My heart breaks with you. I adored AC. She was a beacon of light and laughter. She wanted to live life fully. I can't imagine your grief and loss. I am holding you in my heart today. Praying that the God of love and mercy will give you strength. With love, Frances

Dawn Oliver

September 14, 2019

Prayers for your hearts.

Donna Nero

September 13, 2019

I just want to say how sorry I am for your loss. I have gone to your house multiple times to help Crytal clean and I never meant AC but I heard amazing things about her from Crytal. I laughed going in her room thinking yes a teenager. I wish I had meant her . God be with you all and I pray for strength.

Susan Watson

September 13, 2019

Putt, Wendy, Dean, and Mac,
We send our love and prayers to all of you. What a joy it was knowing Anne Cathryn. She made a room light up with her sunny smile and laugh. She will forever live in our hearts. Love,
Susan, Frank, Frank, Maida, and William

Pam Skipper

September 12, 2019

I enjoyed knowing "AC" during her Forest Hills years. Her precious personality and watching her grow through the elementary years is such a sweet memory. Will always remember her blonde, blonde hair and her brothers. Prayers to all the family. Love, Pam (Tew) Skipper.

Pete Carr

September 11, 2019

Putt, Wendy, Mac and Dean I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Anne Cathryn. You all are in my prayers and I know God is with all of you.

Todd Houser

September 10, 2019

Wendy and Putt, I am so saddened by your loss of Anne Cathryn. You have been in my constant thoughts and prayers. May God be with you all!

Gregg Casper

September 10, 2019

Putt, I am so very sorry at the loss of your beautiful daughter. I will keep you and your family in my heart.

Renee (Sandlin) Bowers

September 9, 2019

I am so sorry. Many prayers for plenty of time with family and friends to share sweet memories.

Anne Egger

September 9, 2019

Wendy and Putt,
Continuing to pray for the understanding and love needed to cope with your incredible loss. Please know your are constantly in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely
Anne and Chris Egger

September 9, 2019

Dear Browning Family,

Thomas , Will and Eleanor Harris express our deepest sorrow for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.

Sue Kutzleb

September 9, 2019

Anne was always a little ray of sunshine on the few occasions I saw her in my nurses office at Forest Hills. My sincerest sympathies and prayers for all of you at this difficult time.
Nurse Sue

September 9, 2019

Putt and Family,
I am Rich Wrenn's sister, Debra, and I continue to have you in my thoughts and prayers after I heard the news of your sweet daughter. Rich always speaks about what a good friend and person you have been to him. I imagine your daughter had a beautiful spirit as well. God Bless, Debra Cunningham

Libby Gibson

September 9, 2019

Browning Family...our hearts and thoughts are will you during this time! We love you Dr. Putt Browning ❤

Susan Stevenson

September 9, 2019

I didn't know your beautiful daughter but I am so very sorry for your tragic loss. I wish you peace and God's love as you mourn.

Kim Caparelli

September 8, 2019

Putt and Wendy,
I am so sorry for your familys loss. Unfortunately I never had the opportunity to get to know AC but I really wish I had based on how much she touched the lives of all of her friends and family. She truly sounds like she was an angel on earth, and now she is an even more beautiful angel in heaven. May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you comfort during this difficult time.

Kimberly Babb

September 8, 2019

Putt, I am heartbroken for you, Wendy, and your family with the loss of your beautiful daughter. After so many of us grew up together in Jacksonville throughout childhood and our teen years, its a different perspective having our own children now and wanting to keep them safe while fully experiencing their teen and twenties. It sounds like your family had an amazing bond and lived life fully together. Our family is sending prayers of comfort to your family during this most difficult time. Blessings and love to your family from across the miles.

Eddie Rose

September 8, 2019

Im so broken hearted for your family. Putt your dad was n our bible study. He helped me thru my same difficult times and Ill never forget him. God bless

Annie Anthony

September 8, 2019

I am so very sorry for your loss. It's every parents worst fear when you have a child with epilepsy, my heart aches for you. I pray Jesus wraps his arms around you and holds you close as you walk through this. Praying for you each day. Annie Anthony

Sandy Bitter

September 8, 2019

Carley, Kristy and I are heartbroken for your loss. Wendy and Putt we pray for comfort during this difficult time. Wish there were words other than we are so sorry. May peace and love continue to fill your hearts.

Dianna & Clyde Hassett

September 8, 2019

Sending love & condolences from all the Hassetts. We so wish we could be there for the memorial service but distance and health concerns don't allow. Anne Cathryn's light will continue to shine. She spread so much joy in her short life and we will miss her. Dianna & Clyde

Kristi Thomas, RDH at Clayton Ben Smith, III

September 8, 2019

You and you family are in our continued thoughts and prayers. Words cant heal your hearts but knowing that people are praying for you daily can be comforting. God is the only one that can bring peace so turn to him in your time if need.

Durwood & Teresa Johnson

September 8, 2019

Putt, so very sorry for the loss of your daughter.
Our thoughts and Prayers will continue for your family.

Arlene (Smith) Mendelson

September 8, 2019

Putt, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Greg Heath

September 7, 2019

I just wanted you to know that I am praying for the peace that passes all understanding at this most difficult time. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Janet Wheeler

September 7, 2019

I am so very sorry for your unimaginable loss. Your family is in our prayers.

Lyudmila & Tony Chayka

September 7, 2019

Sorry so much, youre gone so young. Be in the peace with Angels and God. Will think about you

Jerri Mason

September 7, 2019

Wendy & Family... my deepest condolences. I watched your daughter training with Chelsea at gym. All the years on my way to work, I watched Wendy taking children to school across Wrightsville Avenue: strollers, then bikes & strollers. Then we met in airport so many times too! Exercise with Wendy in Wednesday TRX class with Meagan. Seeing those boys in gym too.

Didnt know your family well. My heart is breaking for you. I cant even imagine how youre coping.

My thoughts & prayers are with you.
I am so sorry.

Amy Wright

September 7, 2019

AC was such a bright light - it was so much fun teaching her years ago!
Praying for your family and sending our love and support.

Luke Burge

September 7, 2019

Putt, Im am so very sorry that you and your family lost a beautiful angel. All of you are in our prayers. Love ya!

Phyllis Peterson

September 7, 2019

I would like to thank you for including my granddaughter Vivian on a swimming date and donuts at Krispy Kreme! You laughed because she ate two donuts!An example of including .

Deborah Goodman

September 7, 2019

May her memory be a blessing as your family mourns.

Cameron Capel

September 7, 2019

I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Blanche Nichols

September 7, 2019

My heart reaches out to yours as I share your sadness, Putt, I pray that God will grant you and all your loved ones comfort and peace to join with the joy that Anne brought to your lives.

Nick Wade

September 7, 2019

Putt and Wendy I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know AC that well but loved watching her and being around her on our trip together to Kenya I don't think I laughed so much at her and with her she was definitely a blessing on that trip.

Ellen McDonald

September 7, 2019

I will miss Anne Cathryn browning she was a good friend to me and my Brother Jack and my mom Barbara and my Dad Jeff sorry I cant make The funeral services because I going to I Beautiful fashion show Ms mrs browning can you says byle for me sorry for you lost
Love Ellen

Kimberly Harris

September 7, 2019

Loved this girl! I first met AC on a mission trip to Guatemala. As it turned out, another girl helping on the trip was prone to seizures. Wendy and sweet AC really took the trip participant under their wing after she had a tough seizure episode. Ill never forget how they loved on her after the event and for the rest of the trip. Thank you AC for your sweet heart. You will be missed by many! Our prayers go out to the Browning family.

Chris, Laura, Alex and Ellie Zimmerman

September 7, 2019

You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest condolences

Carolyn Jones

September 7, 2019

I am so saddened by your loss...praying for Gods peace and comfort to surround you at this time...

Mark Anderson

September 7, 2019

I was Anne Cathryns math teacher. I think she would agree that math wasnt her favorite subject, but Anne Cathryn was a good student and I enjoyed having her in my class. Despite her feelings and misgivings about math, Anne Cathryn responded to me pushing her to try. She worked on problems again after not getting them the first time. She would even go to the board and work through problems together with me and the rest of the class. I was proud of her for that, and for her effort. Maybe it is surprising for some to hear of a happy memory from her former math class, but I wanted to share this about Anne Cathryn. May this little memory bless her family. Praying for God to give you peace and comfort during this time of grief.

Ilze Black

September 7, 2019

Embracing you dearest Wendy and your entire family with loving, healing White Light.

Anne Lineberry

September 7, 2019

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Anne Cathryn was a sweet girl.

Neal Lewis

September 7, 2019

Putt, Helen and I send our condolences to your family. Bless you all, my friend.

Bill Jones

September 7, 2019

So very sorry to hear of your loss of you child. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Putt.
Bill Jones

Toni Gaskill

September 7, 2019

Dr. And Mrs. Browning,
I always enjoyed seeing the family adventure pictures on the walls of Dr. Browning office. It is obvious that your family is very close and enjoyed spending time with each other! I am so deeply sorry for your loss and will keep you and your family in our prayers.
The Gaskills Kelly, Toni, Samantha, Fenner and Cade

Shelby Peck

September 7, 2019

As a mother who has also lost a child, I know your pain. I am also a sister of a sister Who had epilepsy. There is really nothing I can say That would take your pain away , but please know and I am praying for you guys and I do know that you will see your beautiful baby girl again in heaven one day.
Shelby Peck

Michelle C. Belch

September 7, 2019

As a mother of three and a childhood friend of the Browning family from Jacksonville, I am so incredibly deeply sorry for your profound loss....

Libby Gibson

September 7, 2019

We are very sorry for your loss
Dr. Browning..we will be praying for you and your family

Avery D

September 6, 2019

I hope you find peace..You all are in my thoughts and prayers, blessings your way.

Lynda Hackney

September 6, 2019

No words can express the sadness.

Carrol Boyle

September 6, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Carolyn Williams

September 6, 2019

I did not know Anne nor her family, but I am so saddened by her death, she was so young. May God confort you, her family, may you know that you will see her again some wonderful day.

Debbie Edmunds

September 6, 2019

Putt you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers I am so sorry to hear about your families lost of such a beautiful young woman, (I am the old woman who work on your braces with Drs Willis and Vanek ) bless you all.

Carla Whaley

September 6, 2019

Dr Browning and family
My heart breaks for your family. I pray Gods comfort .

Kathy Bucklew

September 6, 2019

Steve and I were so saddened by this news. Our hearts go out to all of you. Your sweet girl and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Leslie, Jack and Lilly Smiley

September 6, 2019

Your family is in our thoughts.

Martin Irwin

September 6, 2019

Love yall so much

Gail Morris

September 6, 2019

Putt, Wendy, Mac, and Dean: All of you as well as AC are in my prayers. AC was such "Sprite" and will live on in your hearts. I love you all!

Beckie Arné

September 6, 2019

I am so sorry for your lost. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers!

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