Joann Grubbs Browning

DALEVILLE…Mrs. Joann Grubbs Browning, a resident of Daleville, died early Thursday morning, April 24, 2025, in Ozark Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was 85.

Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date in Tyler, Texas. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of local arrangements.

Mrs. Browning, daughter of the late Ernie Grubbs and Pauline Monroe Grubbs, was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose kindness and warmth touched all who knew her. A native of Tyler, Texas, she dedicated her life to education as an elementary school teacher, shaping young minds and inspiring generations of students. Her patience, creativity, and love for teaching left a lasting impact that stretched far beyond the classroom.

After retiring from teaching, Mrs. Browning and her beloved husband, Charles Browning, embraced a life of adventure, traveling the country in their RV. Their travels were filled with stories, laughter, and memories that would last a lifetime. In 2017, she settled in the Wiregrass area, where Mrs. Browning found comfort in a close-knit community and continued to pursue her passions.

An avid quilter and seamstress, she found beauty in the delicate art of stitching together pieces, much like how she stitched together relationships and cherished moments with those she loved. Whether creating beautiful quilts or working on intricate sewing projects, her work was a reflection of her patience and care, labor of love that she shared with family, friends, and fellow crafters.

Mrs. Browning’s faith was a cornerstone of her life. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Tyler, Texas, and after moving to Alabama, she attended Hillcrest Baptist Church in Enterprise. She found great strength in her faith and valued the fellowship of her church communities, where she formed deep connections and lifelong friendships.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles Browning, their cherished daughter, Charla Browning, grandson, Joseph Terry, great-grandson, Paxton Browning, sister, Joyce Estess, and brother, Richard Grubbs.

Surviving relatives include her two sons, Richard Browning (Lupe), Daleville and Mark Browning; three grandchildren, Thomas Mark Browning (Leslie), Samuel Richard Browning, and Jacob Terry; great-grandchildren, Layne, Login, and Noah; step-greatgrandchild, Mallory; brother, Robert Grubbs (Susan Rodin), Albuquerque, New Mexico; nieces, nephews, and cousins.