Reba Carolyn Branch

Reba Carolyn Branch, 70, died Saturday, January 17, 2015 in Ocean Springs, MS. She was a resident of the Gulf Coast for the last 15 years. Reba was a member of the Beauvoir Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, the Friendship Club, the Association of Guidance Counselors and the VEA and NEA. She is survived by two brothers, Dr. R.E. Branch of Dallas, TX and Ellis Branch of Ocean Springs, MS; two nieces, Christiana Schmidt and Brennan (Bill) Burkard all of Brandon, MS; two nephews, John Branch of Austin, TX and Robert Branch of Minneapolis, MN; two grand-nephews, Connor Christian Schmidt and Will Burkard; one grand-niece, Alexandra Burkard; and one adored companion, Rosie. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer of Biloxi, 1904 Popp’s Ferry Road, Biloxi, MS 39532, the Humane Society of South Mississippi, 2615 25th Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501, the Jackson County Humane Society, 4400 Audubon Lane, Gautier, MS 39553, or a charity of one’s choice. A visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home. Interment will be at Southern Memorial Park.