Mary Laverne Branton, age 91, of Nacogdoches, Texas passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021. Mary was born August 24, 1930 in Nacogdoches, Texas to parents, Everett James Stevens, Sr. and Mary Ammons Stevens.
Mary was a member of Union Cross Church for over 50 years.
She is survived by son, Ronnie Branton and wife Tambra of Nacogdoches Tx; daughter, Rebecca Branton Strickland and husband Keith of Nacogdoches,Tx; grandchildren, Dina Nolan and husband Bob of Middletown, Ohio, James Edward Thomas and wife Julia of Lilbert,Tx, Alan Branton of Melrose,Tx and Adam Branton and wife Katie of Troup, Tx and seven great-grandchildren.
Predeceased by husband, Willie Hubert Branton; parents, Mary and "Bud"Stevens; brother, Everett Stevens and sister, Bobbie Ruth McSwain.
A visitation for Mary will be held Thursday, September 16, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, 5400 North St, Nacogdoches, Texas 75965. Following the visitation will be a graveside service at 2:30 PM at Rock Springs Cemetery, Nacogdoches, Texas.
Pallbearers will be: Jo Reed Branton, Rick Whitehead, Ryan Ham, David McSwain, Richie Whitehead, Dennis Stevens, Ted Stevens; honorary pallbearer is Jack Birdwell.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com for the Branton family.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors.