

Gladys P. Branch was called home on Thursday, January 24, 2013 in Hampton, Virginia at the age of 91. She was born to Samuel and Mollie Powell on July 11, 1921, in Franklin, Virginia. Gladys was the last living of 10 siblings.
Gladys was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Walter W. Branch, Sr. and her son, Stephen A. Branch, Sr. She made her home in Newport News for 70 years.
She is survived by her daughter, Joan Scott and husband, Herman of Newport News; son, Walter W. Branch, Jr. and wife, Nancy of Yorktown; and daughter-in-law, Carol Branch of Hampton. Gladys was a proud loving grandmother to 10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was loved by many friends and extended family.
The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of Commonwealth of Hampton and Interim Healthcare Hospice.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Monday, January 28, 2013 at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A celebration of Gladys' life will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, January 29, at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Hampton-Veterans Memorial Gardens.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, VA 23666.
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