Merryville--Mary Katherine Braneff, 51, died December 16, 2010 in Cal-Cam Hospital. She was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico and lived in Merryville, La. She was a member of Eastern Heights Baptist Church in DeQuincy and loved her dogs.
Survivors include her husband, George Randall "Randy" Braneff, 3 sons; George "Duce" Randall Braneff II and fience' Emily of DeQuincy, Layon Braneff and Logan Braneff, daughter; Ashleigh Braneff of Lake Charles, 2 brothers; Rex Rice and wife, Debbie of St. Louis, MO., and William "Bill" Rice Jr., and wife, Paula of Albuquerque, NM., one niece; Kathleen and 2 grandchildren Tyler and Braylon.
A memorial service will be Monday, December 20, 2010 at 6p.m. in Eastern Heights Baptist Church in DeQuincy. Rev. Jimmy Clark will officiate. Visitation will be Monday, December 20, 2010 from 4p.m. until time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Humane Society. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com