Emily Browning

Emily Ann Bryant Browning, born on August 25, 1917, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2006. Born and raised in San Antonio, she was the daughter of Lydia and Henry Bryant. Her father owned the S. A. Buick Co. for many years. She was a cousin of Col. William B. Travis, defender of the Alamo and was related to Chief Justice John Marshall. Her grandfather, Walter C. Moore of Houston, was prominent in the development of the oil and rice industries of South Texas. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, Col. John Whitelaw Browning, a multi-generational West Point graduate who served in World War II. Adoring wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she is survived by her sister, Lydia Bryant Test; two daughters, Joan Browning Stratton and her husband, Cary; and Bryant Browning Monnig; four grandchildren: Hunt Winton and his wife, Kim; Emily Winton Waltmon and husband, Scott; Hettie Monnig Weber and husband, Lee; Annie Monnig Bruch and husband, Jason; and nine great-grandchildren. She was a member of the San Antonio Country Club, the Argyle, The Battle of Flowers Association, Timely Topics Club, Fenwick Club and several other social and civic clubs. Very special to her heart were the Colonial Dames and the 'Friday Fries', her luncheon group consisting of lifelong friends. The family is especially grateful for the loving care given her by Edith Ray, her constant companion, Phyllis Lott, Christy Pines, Christine Dowe, Cheryl Thompson, Karin Seabrook and Mary Broner, who enabled her to continue an active life. The memorial service will be at First Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, March 21st at 11:30 A.M. The Rev. Richard Kannwischer officiating. The family will receive visitors at the church at a reception immediately following the memorial service. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 404 North Alamo, San Antonio, TX 78205 or charity of choice. You are invited to sign the guestbook at www.porterloring.com Arrangements with Porter Loring Mortuary.