Mrs. Evelyn Wilkerson Branch of Raeford died Saturday, May 25, 2013 in Autumn Care of Raeford at the age of 91. Mrs. Branch was born in Robeson County on September 5, 1921 to the late Frank and Illa Rogers Wilkerson. She was a member of the Raeford Evangelical Methodist Church. Mrs. Branch was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Howard Branch. She is survived by three sons: Howard Branch and his wife Mae, Frank Branch and his wife Gail, Ronnie Branch and his wife Barbara, all of Raeford; 14 Grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 2:00 until 3:00 PM Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be 3:00 PM on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Tex Deaton officiating. Burial will be in the Raeford Cemetery.
