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Irene Browning
Irene Mae Biddle Browning, 90, of Cynthiana, KY, formerly of Falmouth, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the Cedar Ridge Health Campus in Cynthiana. Born on May 2, 1930 in Bracken County, KY, she was a daughter of the late Harley Everett and Zelma Arnold Biddle.
On March 18, 1950 she married Wallace Browning, Jr., and her dear husband survives her passing.
Beginning in the mid 1960’s, Irene worked as a beautician out of her house; she took wonderful care of all her clients, always going the extra mile to accommodate their needs. Formerly, she worked as an office administrator for R. L. Polk and as a seamstress for Hyde Park Clothiers.
She was a member of the Falmouth United Methodist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher, a member of the Daughters of America, and a charter member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Hardin-Browning Post #109. She always kept her family and her faith at the center of her life.
In addition to her husband of 70 years, Wallace, she is survived by two sons: Ron (Linda) Browning of Falmouth and Kevin (Pat) Browning of Berry, KY; her daughter-in-law, Dee Browning, of Falmouth; grandchildren Ronnie Browning, Tracy Straus, Steven Browning, Derek Browning, and Jennifer Robinson; 13 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; one brother, Edward Biddle of Ft. Wright, KY; and a host of extended family and friends.
Irene was also preceded in death by her son, David L. Browning on February 12, 2007, her grandson Joshua “Josh” Wilson Browning on June 19, 2009; her great grandson, Alex Lee Browning; her sister Rosaline McKinney; and two brothers: Robert F. Biddle and Charles E. Biddle.
Private services will take place at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Josh Browning Scholarship Fund: c/o Kevin and Pat Browning: 295 Morgan- Berry Road, Berry, KY 41003
Woodhead Funeral Home, Falmouth, is taking care of the family.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.woodheadfuneralhome.com.