Lucretia Louise "Lu" Hayes

Lucretia Louise “Lu” Hayes, 64, of Amarillo, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at First Methodist Church of Canyon with Rev. Matt Wolfington officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Monday, November 16, 2026, at Brooks Chapel in Canyon. 

Lucretia was born on August 21, 1962, in San Antonio, Texas to Charles and Sandra (Martin) Turner. She spent her childhood being raised in Farewell, Texas, graduating from Farewell High School in 1980. She then moved to Amarillo to attend the dental hygiene program at Amarillo College, receiving her certification in 1982.

Lucretia worked for 44 years as a dental hygienist for a pediatric dental and orthodontic practice. Although she worked in the same place throughout the years, she held multiple roles. In addition to being a hygienist, she was an office manager, worked the front desk, and was a dental assistant. She did it all. She loved being a “mouth janitor” and helping children have beautiful teeth. She was a member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA).

Lucretia married Randy Browning, and the two shared many joyful years as devoted partners.

Lucretia adored her family and cherished their time together. A devoted traveler, she tried to take a family vacation every year, visiting museums, churches, and zoos. She gave her time, energy, and love freely, and never considered it an inconvenience to help someone in need. Her family says she could have been a professional organizer, since she always had a place for everything. She also had beautiful handwriting and enjoyed westerns, her favorites being Bonanza and Gunsmoke. She loved Jesus and shared His love at every opportunity.

Lucretia is preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband, Randy Browning; her daughter, Ashleigh Brewer and husband, Charley; grandson, Cade Brewer; brother, Richard Turner and wife, Heather; her sister, Polly Rivera; and a niece and nephew.

The family asks for memorials to be made to All Saints Episcopal School in Lubbock, 3222 103rd St. Lubbock, Texas 79423. https://allsaintsschool.org/memorials