Mrs. Branham was an awesome lady. David and I played baseball together in 1980-81 and decided to room together the following year at OSU. Mrs. Branham welcomed me into their family and was very gracious and loving to me. I remember our frequent weekend trips to MWC while at OSU to hangout at their home, play backyard ball, and the return trips with the very popular "care packages" of brownies she would send with Dave.Through the years she has kept me informed on family events and accomplishments.She was very proud of her kids and grandkids, and rightfully so because they are a great legacy to her. My heart and prayers go out to Mr. Branham(Carrol), David, Jim, and their families. She is a real jewel and she is already missed by everyone who knew her. Heaven is sweeter because she is now there, and our lives are richer because she loved us while she was here.

He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. 

God bless,

So sorry to hear about Loretta.  She was a wonderful person and it was my pleasure to work with her at the Tax Commission.  She will be missed.
June Cavendish (Norman,Ok)

To all who visit, I wanted to tell the story of how Mom & Pop met during the service, but wasn't in the frame of mind to speak.  It's a good story, and one that I didn't know until hearing Pop tell it this past week.

Back when Mom & Pop were juniors at Midwest City High School, my Mom caught my Dad's eyes.  My Mom had suffered a broken leg and had approximately a 1/4 to 1/2 mile walk everyday from the bus stop to her home on a gravel road while negotiating a set of crutches.

My Dad was one of only two students in the entire school to own a car and he took it upon himself to meet Mom everyday to pick her up at the bus stop and drive her home; that's where their story started some 64 years ago and 61 happy years of marriage together.

As their son, I am so blessed to have been raised by them and I hope that Mom has touched each of your lives in some profound way and that her memory lives on in all of us.

God Bless,

I worked with Loretta at the Oklahoma Tax Commission when I needed a friend the most.  My father was terminal with cancer, and I had two young children.  Loretta held my hand and helped me through a very difficult time.  There was nothing she wouldn't do to help me.  I hope I will be a great friend to others, because Loretta was a great friend to me.  Loretta loved you all with all of her heart and soul.

So sorry.  She has been like a grandma to me for many years.  I will miss her so much.  Lisa Baas Jones

I will miss my only sister more than words can express.  As kids we shared a room and had the room divided to her half and mine, that included the bed.My funny story is one time at Eufaula lake, we had both boats out and a storm came up.  We fought the waves to get back to shore. We managed to get Mother and Dad off our boat, by several men holding the boat still.  I got out of our boat and the men were holding Carrol and Loretta's boat. Loretta stood up to get out, I said "let me help you, she replied "I'd rather do it myself" as a wave hit and out she went, head first big floppy hat and sun glasses and all.  She came up still had her wet hat on and had lost her glasses.  As bad as I wanted to laugh,I knew better as she was not a happy camper.  Sis, I'll see again in Heaven

So sorry to hear about Loretta.  We are going to miss her!  You are all in our prayers.
   Steve & Gayle Bodenhamer

Dear Mom,

I don't think I could pay proper tribute to you during the funeral without coming apart at the seams, but I can here…. I think of Saturday morning chores that taught me a proper work ethic and responsibility; I think of greeting everyone you knew and sharing stories while I impatiently just wanted to go home taught me how to fellowship with friends and family; I think of getting up and going to Church on Sundays too tired to wake up from ball games and hanging out with friends, and I realize that I was being saved without even realizing it….  To you, I owe so much of who I have grown up to be, and I hope that I can carry on your legacy and make you proud.  I know that you will always be in our hearts and with us in spirit, and that helps me go on, though I know I, and everyone who ever knew you, will miss and always love you.

Your son, Dave

Hi David and Laurie,  I have a funny story about Loretta.  One Christmas we were having Christmas dinner at the Branham house.  Just before we started putting the meal on the table we realized there was no giblet gravey.   Loretta had forgotten to save the drippings from the turkey so we had nothing to make the gravey with.  We decided we would try to find an open store to buy some chicken broth.  We told the men we were leaving but didn't tell them why.  We wandered around MWC & finally found an open place, got the broth and returned to make the gravey.  We had alot of laughs about keeping the secret from the men for years.  There were many other fun times that we had together but we talked about this one every year at Christmas time.
We love You guys and will see you tomorrow.   Ruth Ann & James Green

Carrol, we send you our heart felt condolences. Thank you for sharing so many wonderful photos of Loretta and her extended family.  The slide show and the obituary were beautiful.  With love, Pete and Lisa Wagner.

Carrol, we send our condolences and love to you and your family. So many treasured memories shared over the years of our times together. She may be gone but never forgotten and will be missed very much. Hugs and prayers of support for you, the boys and family. Our Love, Jim and Ruth Boydston

OBITUARY

Loretta Branham

October 20, 1932 – April 11, 2012

Forest Park East Funeral Home & Cemetery

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