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Elmira Branham Obituary

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Ms. Elmira Branham entered in to rest Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at University Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 27, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. from Beulah Grove Baptist Church with Reverend Dr. Sam Davis officiating. Interment will be in Mount Olive Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends this evening from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Ms. Elmira was the daughter of the late Jerry and Isabelle Branham. She was one of twelve sibling. She was employed at Filene's department store for over 30 years in Boston, Massachusetts. Survivors are a loving and devoted daughter, Margie Evans; two grandchildren, Dr. Charvette (Claudell) Monroe, Augusta, GA and Rev. Patrice Evans, Atlanta, GA; two great-grandchildren, Chayslyn and Cortlan Monroe; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Friends may call the residence or W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30901 (706) 722-6401.

Published by The Augusta Chronicle from Jun. 25 to Jun. 26, 2015.
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To Margie, Charvette, Patrice and family we were so sorry to hear about Mrs. Branham's passing. May your memories help to ease your grief. Roscoe and I are praying for your family. Roscoe & Lucretia Brown

Lucretia Brown

June 27, 2015

To Margie and family, We share your grief and mourn your great loss. May God be with you.

John Q. and Eugenia Terry

June 26, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for ya'll at this time of need! Love, Everyone At Affordable Dentures!

June 25, 2015

Margie,
I'm so sorry for your loss! I'm shocked to see Ms. Branham's gone. I loved her so much. I've been wanting to come by and see her, I've missed her. She was a great lady, silly, funny but always a lady. Prayers for you and all the family Margie, I know you all have some wonderful memories. Good nite, mama! RIP!

Rebecca Porter

June 25, 2015

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