Lynette Cipione Brownlee

She was born on March 21, 1970 in Bethesda, Maryland and spent her growing up years in Gaithersburg, Maryland (1970-1976) and Austin, Texas (1977-1988).

Lynette graduated from St. Michael’s Catholic Academy in 1988 and went on to graduate with a graphic arts degree from The Art Institute of Dallas and an associates degree in nursing from Austin Community College.

She spent many years working as an ER nurse in Texas and Mississippi.

Lynette was the proud mother of Benjamin Cipione and Madre to Amber and Olivia Brownlee.

Lynette is survived by her husband Craig Brownlee and her son Benjamin Cipione and her daughters by marriage Amber Brownlee and Olivia Brownlee. She is also survived by her father Claymon (Camille) Cipione and her brother Charles (Ruth) Cipione and stepsisters Jennifer (David) Pierson, Monique (Luke) Wise, Marie-Claire Huff and Suzanne Huff. She is also survived by her aunts Christina Cook and Frances Sienkiewicz and her uncle Charles Sienkiewicz. She is also survived by her loving godparents Don and Gloria Blaszak.

She was preceded in death by her mother Patricia Cipione, grand-parents Anthony and Ruth Cipione and Frank and Florence Sienkiewicz.

Lynette was a passionate nurse and friend to many. Her willingness to help her friends and to be there when she was needed was known far and wide. She was an active and passionate supporter of Sunshine Kids and worked in their Lake Travis summer getaways. Lynette loved animals and owned many dogs over the years.

Visitation will be Wednesday April 20, 2022 (6-8PM) Cook-Walden Chapel of the Hills. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church on Thursday April 21, 2022 at 10AM. She will be buried with her dear mother Patricia at the columbarium on the church grounds.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity.

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