Mary Elma

Chapman Branch

Obituary

Mary Elna Chapman Branch, 89, of Tifton passed away Sunday, February 27, 2005, at Beverly Health Care. Her funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at Hickory Springs Primitive Baptist Church in Tifton with Elder Ronny Webb and Elder Wayne Gibbs officiating. Mrs. Branch was laid to rest at Hickory Springs Primitive Baptist Church in Tifton.

Mrs. Branch's grandsons served as pallbearers.

Born August 3, 1915, in Worth County, Mrs. Branch was the daughter of the late Clyde Chapman and Mary Stewart Chapman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, F. Irvin Branch, Sr.; two brothers; and one sister. She was a member of Hickory Springs Primitive Baptist Church in Tifton; and she was a founding member of the 5C Club in the Chula community.

Mrs. Branch is survived by three sons, Dr. Larry Branch of Tifton, Gerald Branch and Irvin Branch, Jr., both of Chula; one daughter, Marlene White of Roswell; eight grandchildren, Bennie Branch, Gary Branch, Mary Dixson, Robert White, Ryan Branch, Jed Branch, Karly Branch and Adam Branch; and nine great-grandchildren.