Obituaries

Sylvia Louise Branch

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Sylvia Louise Branch, age 93, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2012, in Jefferson City. Louise was born August 12, 1919, in California, Mo., the daughter of James and Willie Ozell Price, Foster. On October 23, 1936, she married Floyd McKee who preceded her in death. Louise later married James R. Branch, on November 1, 1960, in Callaway County, and he also preceeded her in death. She attended the House of Prayers in Jefferson City. Survivors include one son, Randy McKee of Hartsburg; five daughters, Shirley Renn of Hartsburg, Jean Chandler and husband Roger Drinkard of Jefferson City, Barbara Rector and husband Bob of Jefferson City, Carol McKee of Hartsburg, Debby Gipson and husband Bobby of Hartsburg; 19 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Leon Foster; two sisters, Omega Lyles and Nina Carmichael; and one son, Jimmy McKee. Funeral services will be held at Robinson Funeral Home on Monday, November 5, 2012, at 12:00 p.m., with the burial following, on Monday, November 5, 2012, in Mr. Pleasant Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11-12 p.m. Memorial contributions are suggested to Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in care of the family.

Published November 4, 2012