Valerie Lynn Overstreet Browning
March 19, 1966 - September 11, 2019
Obituary
STOUGHTON - Valerie L. Browning, age 53, of Stoughton, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on March 19, 1966, in Oklahoma City, Okla., the daughter of Fred Overstreet and Ella (Merriman) McClellan.
Val graduated from Booker T. Washington High School, Tulsa, Okla., Cottey College and Oklahoma State University. She married D. Mark Browning on July 7, 1988.
Val is survived by her husband, Mark; two sons, D. John Browning and James W. Browning; daughter, Melissa "Missy" L. Browning; and her parents, Fred O. Overstreet and Ella McClellan.
A memorial gathering will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1358 Hwy. 51 N. at Jackson St., Stoughton, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. Private services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial gifts honoring the exceptional stroke center team at St. Mary's Hospital, in particular Val's guardian angel, RN Amanda L., who was with Val for her entire journey. Donations may be sent to the St. Mary's Foundation, 700 S. Park St., Madison, WI 53715, or visit www.stmarysfoundation.org or, Stoughton Area EMS, c/o Serena, 2333 Stone Crest Rd., Stoughton, WI 53589.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Highway 51 N. at Jackson St.
(608) 873-4590
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Visitation
Thu Sep 19, 2019 @ 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Stoughton • 1358 Hwy 51, P.O. Box 96, Stoughton, WI 53589
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MarySherman
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Words cannot express my feelings of loss in the passing of Val. I attended C.I.T.B. and Ladies Bible Study with Val. She had a Bubbly Personality and you knew the minute you met her that you loved her and she loved you. She also Loved the LORD ad was not afraid to show it. She especially loved her Husband and her 3 Children and parents. We are at a loss but know she is with the LORD.
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Christine Milligan-Ciha
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Val's humor and warmth will be missed. Many of us will look around at gatherings usually enriched by Val's presence and think--where is she? Then we will remember her laugh and wish we could hear it again. Christine Milligan-Ciha
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Kimberly Martinson
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Words can not express my sadness when I heard of Val's passing. She and her family were such great neighbors to us when we lived on Academy. Val was always laughing and had such a beautiful smile. She adored her family. I will remember the good times we had, especially at halloween. My favorite memory is her saying, " You aren't going to scare me this year Kimmy!" (While shaking her finger at me) and yet every year I would scare her more than the previous year. I will miss my friend. Kim Martinson (Don and Sierra)
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Deb Mentzer
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Dear Mark, John, James, and Missy,
My heart is broken over the lose of Val. What a shining light for so many. She touched people with such joy and compassion.She left everyone feeling better. You were her loves and I know you meant the world to her. I hope in time your tears will be gone and the memories you all made together keep her in your hearts.
With Sincere Sympathy,
Deb Mentzer