Alita Maria (Brumley) Browning

Alita Maria Browning, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at her residence in Poplar Bluff, MO. She was born on November 13, 1953, in New Orleans, Louisiana to James and Annie Brumley.

Alita grew up in Poplar Bluff. She graduated in 1973 from Poplar Bluff Senior High School. She attended cosmetology school for a short time. She worked at K-Mart and C&F Auto Salvage but spent many years as a stay at home mom.

Alita married Chris Browning on February 23, 1974, in Poplar Bluff, MO. They were married for 46 years. She enjoyed time with family, cooking, sewing, horse riding, and making books on the family tree.

Alita is survived by her husband, Chris Browning; daughter, Stephanie (Paul) Pruess of Poplar Bluff; sister, Margaret (Ron) Franklin of Manhattan Beach, California; two grandsons, Lucas, and Charlie Pruess of Poplar Bluff; two brothers-in-laws, Greg (Mimi) Browning and Leonard Browning; two sister-in-laws, Erma (David) Suttner and Marie Briggs; special nieces and nephew, Melissa Mathis, Michelle Root, Linda (Raul) Rojas and Richard Sedgwick; along with many other nieces and nephews.

Alita is preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Anita Tanksley and Ann Adams; and one brother-in-law, Jack Briggs.

A public celebration of life gathering will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at South Poplar Bluff General Baptist Church from 2:00-3:00pm. In lieu of flowers, please bring your favorite story of Alita to share.

Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Service is proud to serve the family and friends of Mrs. Alita Browning. Online condolences can be made at www.willowridgefcs.com.