Audrey "Jean" Branham was born on October 24, 1938, in Lufkin, TX, to Dad, Otha B. Stephens and Mom, Audrey Harvill Stephens. On October 19, 1953, she married Jerry John Branham. They raised five sons and one daughter, Johnny James, Jerrel Jay, Joey Jason, Jennifer Jane, Jackie Joel and Jamie Jarret.
Jean had a passion for creating many beautiful things. She made and decorated cakes. She made too many quilts to count, for so many people! She made all 6 of her kids clothes! She owned a business making drapery through her creative designs with designers working with her. She was sought after because of the integrity of her work and superior quality.
She was a natural born leader. She enjoyed playing piano, singing praises, worshiping and hosting Bible Studies. She was a soul winner, leading many to Christ. She taught Sunday school and served in her church as a young adult leader with her husband, when they lived in California. She had a heart for bringing people together. Reunions for Harvill (Jean's family) & Harvel (Jerry's family) were a big part of our lives! Her gift of hospitality welcomed you in with delicious homemade food with a servant’s heart. Jean was a lover of Jesus and she was known for her quick wit, wisdom, and her kind and compassionate spirit.
She was preceded in death by her Dad and Mom, her brothers, Billy Stephens and O. B. and Ruth Stephens, her neice, Darlene Williams, her son-in-law Ronnie Stepanski, her 1st great-grandchild, Riley James Monteith. Her In-Laws, Reverend John and Mrs. Jeanetta Branham, her sisters-in-law Janice and Judy and her brothers-in-law Joel Branham and Jack and Shirley Branham, and her nephew Kelly Hawthorne.
She is survived by her husband of 66 years Jerry, their six children Johnny and Beverly, Jerrel and Bobbi, Joey and Karin, Jennifer Stepanski, Jack and Kelly and Jamie and Tessie. Her 17 grandchildren were her pride and joy; Kelley and Craig, Justin and Sarah, Jonathan and Kelli, Caleb and Brenda, Danielle, Joy, Jeremy and Nicah, Hailey, Corey, Sam, Zach, Austin and Jordan, Baylee, Peyton, Ayden, Seth and Isabella. Her seven great-grandchildren Cody, Kinsley, Noah, Locke, Kyndal, Blake and Dane and one on the way! Also, her brothes and sisters, Donald and Danett Stephens, Yvonne and Red Poage, Jeff and Karen Branham, JoAnn and Fred Hawthorne. David and Janie, and so many more special nieces and nephews, that were all such a huge part of her days. She adored all her many great nieces and nephews, which includes twins Ruth and DJ. She took in all the kids of her daughters-in-law families as well, as Grandma and Grandma Zoo Zoo! She babysit any and all kids! Everyone who knew Jean knew that her family was her heart!
A visitation will be held on Monday, June 29, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. inside the Chapel of Calvary Hill Funeral Home. Her funeral service will commence on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., after which she will be escorted to the Calvary Hill Cemetery to be laid to rest. Following the committal ceremony, Jean's family would like to invite her friends and loved ones to gather in fellowship with refreshments in the event room of Calvary Hill.
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