Linda Browning Obituary

Linda Kay Chandler Browning, resident of Searcy, departed this life surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, September 10, 2023 from Unity Health - White County Medical Center of Searcy at the age of 62. She was born in Brinkley, Arkansas on August 2, 1961 and was the daughter of Rex and Bonnie Marcum Chandler. On December 26, 1977 Linda Kay Chandler married Davy Browning. She was a 1978 graduate of Des Arc High School and had attended Harding University where she was enrolled in the nursing program. With a generous spirit, Linda was involved with many charitable organizations, the Children's Home, Good Samaritan Center and Hospice to name a few. Linda was an avid biker. She had a love for the open road, and with her husband taking many road trips on their bikes or in their RV. She had a compassion for children, always there with a helping hand or a place to sleep. Linda was a member of The River of Judsonia and had been involved with their preschool program before her illness. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family. Linda is preceded in death by her father, Rex Chandler. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Davy Browning of the home; one daughter, DeAnn Speer and husband Jonathan of Searcy; her mother, Bonnie Chandler of Des Arc; one brother, James Chandler of Des Arc; and one sister, Bobbie Merrell and husband Danny of Des Arc. Those honored to serve as pallbearers will be B. J. Buckner, Ronnie Guthrey, Danny Merrell, Paul Morris, James Stapleton and Kenny Vaughn. Honorary pallbearers will be Dennis Hughes and Greg Lisko. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a. m. on Friday, September 15th at the Pumpkin Bend Community Church with Pastor Carl Medley, officiating. Interment will follow in Pumpkin Bend Cemetery. There will be no public visitation. Arrangements by Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home of McCrory.