Imogene Browning Ross, 95, passed away September 29, 2011 at her residence in
Funeral services are set for 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 2, 2011 at Coker-Mathews chapel with Rev. Bob Layman officiating. Burial will follow at
She was born October 17, 1915 to Henry A. and Minnie Ora Pitts Browning.
She graduated from Stringtown (Quinlan) High School after which she enrolled at
Her professional life, following her teaching career found her as Vice-President of the First National Bank of Celeste. She retired from the bank and bought the Celeste Insurance Agency. After selling the insurance agency she moved to
A lover and participant of many sports, she was an avid tennis player. While attending
Imogene is survived by one son, Bob C. and wife Gela Ross of Plano; one daughter, Carol and husband S. L. Fuller of Plano; one sister, Theresa Jo Scott of Barington, RI;
Grandchildren include, Gayle Ross, Robert A. Ross, Felicia Fuller, Candace and husband Jay Pearson; three great-grandchildren Brandon Carl Ross, Ashton McKenize Pearson and Joshua Lang Pearson. Longtime extended family and care giver, Debra Davis; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Ross is preceded in death by her parents; husband; one brother, Herman Browning; two sisters, Evelyn Browning Crawford and Margie Browning Powell.
She took a lot of pride in her family and life long friends. We will remember her as a generous, caring and smart (a woman ahead of her time).
Pallbearers will include Bart Browning, Ricky Browning, Roy Crawford Jr., David Henry McLaughlin, Matthew McLaughlin, Ryan McLaughlin and Dewayne Powell. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bob Barnard, Roy Crawford, Nathan Howard, Alfred Powell and Paul Reade.
Donations may be made to the Celeste Fire Department Truck Fund, Celeste Insurance Agency,