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Wanda Browning Obituary
Wanda June Browning, 92, a resident of Mt. Summit passed away Friday, January 2, 2026 at Community Hospital in Anderson. She was born February 23, 1933 in Gem, Indiana to the late Earl and Daisy (Wilson) Snider.
Wanda retired from Brooks Canning Factory with over thirty years of service. She had formerly worked at the garment factory and Firestone Corp. in New Castle. Wanda was happiest doing things for her family. She was multi-talented in many areas. She loved doing crafts, camping, traveling, cooking and playing cards. More than anything, Wanda loved spending time with her family. Everyone enjoyed gathering together for her delicious home cooked meals.
Survivors include 4 children, Belinda Cross of Mt. Summit, Mark (Sarah) Browning of Knightstown, Terry Bixler (Bill Hutchison) of Bloomington and Anthony (Jennifer) Browning of Mt Summit; grandchildren, Nikki (Brian) Koontz, Ryan (Andrea) Cross, Gerald Browning, Melody Waggoner, Lorne Bixler, Katelin Bixler, Colton Bixler, Emily (Tyler) Daffron and Ryan (Kristin) McCotter; 25 great-grandchildren, 7 great great-grandchildren, a sister, Jean Robinson of Dayton, TN, several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Wanda is preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Raymond "Fred" Browning, a daughter, Karen Browning; granddaughter, Heather McCotter; great granddaughter, Alayna Koontz; and ten sisters, Kathryn, Beulah, Mary Lois, Alwilda, Vivian, Carolyn, Judy, Ann, Mildred and Gladys.
Services will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00 am at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Pastor Adam Henderson officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Summit Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday January 9, 2026 from 3pm to 7pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be given to the Henry County Cancer Society through the Henry County Community Foundation. You may share condolences and memories of Wanda at www.hinsey-brown.com
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Dan and Linda Hunsinger
January 6, 2026
Condolences to your entire family on the passing of Mrs. Browning. My mother, Jewel Leveridge, was a good friend of Mrs. Browning. They worked together at Brooks and became really good friends. Mrs. Browning was always so good to my
mom. She was a dear and sweet lady. My mom passed away in 2016. May God bless all of you with his comfort.
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