Josie Marion Keeton Obituary (1937

Josie Marion Browning Keeton, 88, passed from her earthly home on Monday, June 23, 2025, at the Landmark Nursing and Assisted Living. She was born in Booneville, MS, to Sydney Barnett Browning and Hazel Woodruff Browning, on April 12, 1937. She was a teacher in our local school systems, earning her degrees from Northeast Community College, Blue Mountain Christian University and The University of Mississippi. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading and traveling. She was a member of both Harrisburg Baptist Church in Tupelo, and First Baptist in Booneville. Josie is survived by her son, Joe Keeton and special friend, Tracy; and a host of nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry; her parents; and two sisters, Phillis Garner and Francis Browning. Funeral Services will be held at Booneville Funeral Home on Friday, June, 27, 2025, at 12:00 PM. Visitation will held two hours prior, in the funeral home Chapel, starting at 10:00 AM until service time. Dr. Lynn Jones will be officiating. Burial will be in the Booneville Cemetery. Booneville Funeral Home will be entrusted with assisting the family. Pallbearers will be Mac Garner, Phil Purvis, Mitch Garner, George Martin Via, Bob Griffin and Jimmy Davis.