Elvira was born September 8, 1921 in New Braunfels, TX, and passed away on December 16, 2013 in Dallas, TX, where she lived most of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Leon Branch; son, Malcolm Branch; granddaughter, Deanna Branch; grandson, Aaron Branch; great great- granddaughter, Braylie Richey. She is survived by her children, Carl Wayne Branch, Steve Branch and wife Judy, Diane Berkem and husband Alex, Don Branch and wife Candy; 9 grandchildren, Wayne, Glen, Jason, Barry, Clay, William, Mathew, Jay and Holly; 6 great-grandchildren, Brittney, Christina, Melissa, Mallory, Michele, and Heather; and 4 great great-grandchildren, Neil Hall, Jr., Destiany Duncan, Nevaeh Hall, and Hailey Marie Branch. Always the loving mother and grandma, she shared her love and her faith with her family at Second Baptist Church. The family will receive friends starting at 1:00 PM with Funeral Services following, 2:00 PM, Friday, December 20, 2013, Grove Hill Funeral Home Chapel.
