Anna Belle Browning Carswell, 89, of Morganton, NC, went home to be with the Lord Monday, August 3, 2026.
Born in Burke County, NC on March 1, 1937, she was the daughter of the late William Smith “W.S.” Browning and Cozie Jeanette Stroup Browning.
Anna's life was a testament to quiet devotion. As a founding member and eldest soul at Friendly Freewill Baptist Church. Known as a prayer warrior, Anna interceded for others with the persistence of one who believed deeply in prayer's power. She expressed her faith in tender ways too: through handwritten cards that arrived at just the right moment, carrying her encouragement and love. Anna took pleasure in reading in the sunlight, watching westerns, and in her careful tending of flowers.
Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Frances Carswell Curtis (Ronnie), Randy Joe Carswell (Teresa Ann), Connie Carswell Mitchem, and David Greene; grandchildren, Kimberly Curtis, Neil Curtis (Madison), and Brooke Greene; sister, Nell Browning Carpenter (Gerald); sister-in-law, Betty Jane Carswell Abernathy (Bruce); and a number of nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
In addition to her parents, Anna was preceded in death by her husband, W. Joe Carswell; grandson, Scott Carswell; brothers, William A. Browning, Jack M. Browning, and Herbert E. Browning; sister, Katie Browning Watts; and a son-in-law, Buddy Mitchem.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Friendly Freewill Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. in the church with Rev. Paul Grindstaff officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Friendly Freewill Baptist Church.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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