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1932 - 2016
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Obituary for Loretta Branham

Loretta  Branham
Loretta Branham, age 83 of Gowen passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, July 25, 2016.

She was born the daughter of Wick & Arlene (Cornett) Sizemore on December 28, 1932 in Kentucky. They along with her husband, Rass Branham and many sisters and brothers have preceded her in death.

Loretta is survived by her three daughters, Brenda Craigmyle of Cedar Springs, Tina (Todd) Hansen of Cedar Springs, Teresa Branham of Sevierville, Tennessee; four sons, Marty Jackson of Cedar Springs, Verne (Barb) Branham of Cedar Springs, Tom (Christina) Branham of Grand Haven, Robert Branham of Grand Rapids; brother, Herman (Lee) Sizemore of Florida; twenty one grandchildren; twenty eight great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Loretta was a hard working lady who worked and retired from Dollywood in Tennessee after 10 years. She also retired from C-Tec in Grand Rapids after many years of service. In her spare time she loved crocheting and especially enjoyed working on bed dolls and afghans. She collected cabbage patch dolls and loved to go fishing. Loretta loved her coffee and always insisted everyone stay for at least one cup with her. She was a huge Detroit Tigers fan and loved spending time with her grandchildren and her dog “Dani”. She will be missed dearly by everyone who knew her.

A memorial service for Loretta is being held on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 12 Noon at the Cedar Creek Community Church (2969 14 Mile Road, Sparta, MI 49345).

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