Lois Jean Browning Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Lois Jean Browning in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is shared. Lois, born on August 7, 1934, passed away on June 27, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Lois will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Lois by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Lois is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Lois’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Martha Worlitz Olson and Gerhardt Olson; her husband Clyde E. Browning; and her brother Louis D. Olson. She is survived by: her children, Mark L. Browning (Diana) and Victoria L. Fernette (Gary); her granddaughters, Amanda J. Humphrey (Kyle) and Sabrina M. Fernette; and her great grandchild Harper E. Humphrey.
Memorials can be made to the Orange Correctional Center in Hillsborough, NC, PBS North Carolina or North Carolina Symphony. Memorial Donations to Donate to Orange Correctional Center in Memory of Lois Browning Help donate to a community fund created by the family Donate Now (https://www.tmcfunding.com).
