Betty "Cooky" Ann Browning

The Lord called Betty Ann Chemin Browning affectionately known as “Cooky” home on November 21, 2025. She was a resident of Central and a 1964 graduate of Central High School. Cooky was born on October 9, 1946, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she was a cheerleader her senior year and majorette in the high school band. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis O. and Betty M. Chemin, and her husband, James Douglas “Doug” Browning. She is survived by her brother, Louis “Rusty” Chemin Jr. (Beverly); children, Cindy Branch Hollis (Paul), Jerry Branch (Wendy); stepson, Barry Browning; grandchildren, Tina Branch, Erin Hollis, and Hunter Stafford; niece and nephews; Natalie Chemin, Dr. Louis Chemin III (Ledys), Manie Chemin (Lee); and great nieces and nephews.

Cooky had a great sense of humor, vivid imagination, and loved telling stories about her family, friends, and childhood. She also loved teaching children’s Sunday school at Fellowship Baptist Church in Central. She was blessed with the love and support of many dear friends and extended family members. The family extends heartfelt appreciation to the staff and residents at Oakwood Assisted Living and Compassus Hospice for their kindness, compassion and friendship. The family would also like to thank her cousin, Wanda Whittington, and her longtime friend, Connie Faber, for their enduring support and friendship.

Pallbearers are Barry Browning, Paul Hollis, Dr. Louis Chemin III, Manie Chemin, Louis Chemin IV and Hunter Stafford. Honorary Pallbearers are Mike Maranto, Natalie Chemin, Tina Branch and Erin Hollis.

Visitation will be held at Greenoaks Funeral Home Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with a memorial service to follow at noon, and burial at 1:00 PM.