Frances Jean Branch

Frances Jean Branch, age 74 of Mandeville, LA passed away July 4, 2016. She was born in Byrdstown, TN in 1941 to James Alfred & Francis Mai (Gilliam) Wood, who precedes her in death. Her Dad was a retired Lt. Col. Chaplain of the United States Army. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Jack A. Branch, Sr, who was also retired from the United States Navy; brothers, Jim Wood, Bob Wood & John Wood.

She is survived by her daughter, Shelly Jean Branch; son, Jack A. Branch, Jr.; granddaughter, Anna Grace Branch; brother, Joe Wood; sister, Joan Wood Howell (David); daughter-in-love, Cynthia Cleland Roth; several nieces & nephews; bonus family members, Debbie Williams, Dona Dozier, Lois Vaughn, Bettie Scates, Chely Cleland & Mary Wood Goldsberry.

Mrs. Branch retired as a Claims Administrator for the Social Security Administration.

A Celebration of Life will be 2:00 pm Monday, July 11, 2016 at Hermitage Funeral Home, 535 Shute Lane, Old Hickory, TN 37138 with Pastor Charles Cowan officiating. Interment will follow in Hermitage Memorial Gardens. Serving as active pallbearers will be Ricky Parker, Forrest Parker, Drake Parker, Joe Wood, Jr., Todd Wood & Jack Wood. Honorary pallbearer will be David Howell.

In addition to floral tributes, contributions in Mrs. Branch’s honor made be made to any of the following organizations; ourgoodshepardministries.org; Animal Helper, New Orleans, LA; National or International Adoption Agency; any Homeless Ministry Outreach; any local Humane Society or the charity of your choice.