Barbara J. Browning

Barbara was born to Alvin Eugene Browning and Oleta (Cole) Browning in Portales, New Mexico.

She attended the Lovington school system, graduating in 1969.

Barbara went on to attend Draughon's Business College in Lubbock, Texas, and graduated in 1971. While there, she survived the massive tornado of May 11th, 1970, living just half a block from its path.

Barbara worked at Western Commerce Bank in many positions for 44 years. She retired in May of 2016.

She was a faithful member of the Third and Central Church of Christ and loved attending services, until her failing health. In retirement she enjoyed volunteering at the gift shop with Nor Lea Hospital auxiliary, also participating in the Heritage program.

She was an active member of Lovington Olive Branch Rebekah Lodge #5, and Lovington Odd Fellow Lodge #44. Going through the local offices of each, she was active in the New Mexico Rebekah assembly and the Grand Lodge.

In 2023 she moved to Lubbock, Texas, and made her home at Brookdale Remington Park assisted living and later moved to The Plaza of Lubbock.

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Alvin Browning and Oleta (Browning) Griffin, and her stepfather, Boyd Griffin.

She is survived by her brother, Harold Browning and wife Weslyn of Lubbock, Texas; Nephew, Alex Price and wife Callie, and their sons, Aiden and Oliver, all of Klamath Falls, Oregon.

She is also preceded in death and survived by many uncles, aunts, cousins, and extended family.

Arrangements are under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home, Lubbock, Texas.

A memorial service will take place on Saturday, November 7th, 2026, at 11:00 am MST, at the Third and Central Church of Christ , 110 N. Third Street, Lovington, New Mexico.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Third and Central Church of Christ, P.O. Box 1315, Lovington, NM, 88260.