Carolyn B. Browning

Carolyn Bosco Browning, 76, of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away on March 9, 2025. She was born on October 26, 1948, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Carolyn was a dedicated professional and a beloved member of her community. She earned an Associate of Business Studies from Nunez Community College in Chalmette, LA, in May 2001, achieving Chancellor’s Honors. She built a distinguished career in banking, serving as Branch Manager at Whitney National Bank from 1998 until retiring in March 2017. Prior to that, she was a Smart Money Relationship Manager at Bank One/First NBC, where she managed portfolios and was recognized as a top producer in retail sales for the Greater New Orleans area.

Beyond her career, Carolyn was an active member of numerous organizations, including the Nunez Community College Foundation, the FBI Citizens Academy Alumni Association, and the St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce. She also served as President of the Nunez Community College Alumni Association and was a longtime executive board member of the American Heart Association’s St. Bernard Chapter. She was a licensed insurance agent and a notary public in St. Bernard Parish.

Carolyn is survived by her loving husband, Michael L. Browning, with whom she shared 57 wonderful years of marriage; the sons to whom she was devoted, Mark Browning (Robyn Cockerham) and Matthew Browning; her cherished grandchildren, Andrew Browning (Michelina Percoco), Nick Browning, Elizabeth Browning (Chris Varnum), and Lauren Browning; and her adored great-grandchildren, Celeste Browning, Theodore Browning, and Violet Browning. Her sister, Mary Bosco Marks, her brother, Gilbert F. Bosco, Jr., and niece, Brandi Marks Theard (David), also survive Carolyn.

She was preceded in death by her son, Michael A. Browning, and her parents, Gilbert F. Bosco, Sr., and Dorothy Driscoll Bosco.

Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70124 on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass at 1:00 PM. Interment will take place at Lake Lawn Park Cemetery. Services will be officiated by Fr. Alex Harb.

Carolyn’s legacy of kindness, love, and compassion will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

To view and sign the online guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com