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Sarah Brankley Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Oct. 28, 2008.

BRANKLEY, Sarah "Adelaide," was born November 1, 1930 and died on October 26, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jacob "Jake" and Annie Brankley of Mecklenburg, Va. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, James D., Willie Lee and Robert Brankley; and her in-laws, Barbara Brankley and Luther Sodat Sr. She is survived by sister and brothers, Martha "Polly" Sodat, Harrell Brankley, Henry (Agnes) Brankley, Tommy (Barbara) Brankley; and sisters-in-law, Gladys, JoAnne and Ruby Brankley. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, whom Adelaide considered as her children. She was a member of Brookland United Methodist Church, in Richmond, and was the former owner of Hair We Are. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 1, at Brookland United Methodist Church at 10 a.m. Also, a memorial and burial service will be held at Ephesus United Methodist Church at 3 p.m. on November 1. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Brookland United Methodist Church, 2501 Staples Mill Road, Richmond, Va., or Ephesus United Methodist Church, 2616 West Organsville Road, Clarksville, Va. 23927.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Duane Brankley

October 22, 2023

One of my Fav Aunts

Michael Ferraro

March 1, 2009

I will always remember my favorite aunt. As a young boy I was fortunate to spend weekends with my fathers sister, Harrell Brankley.
The food and the late night movies will forever be in my memories growing up as a child. As I grew older and faced the troubles of life Aunt Adelaide never judged me but continued to support and love me and whenever I saw her, her last words were behave yourself.
I love you Aunt Adelaide, rest in peace.

Denise Marshall

November 2, 2008

Adelaide was such a blessing to the Marshall family. When I married Steve 31 years ago, I met her and felt like I had known her all of my life. She was such an inspiration! She helped take care of Steve's grandmother, Mary,in the early 1970's and became a part of their family. I remember many a happy Christmas when our whole family looked forward to when Adelaide would arrive. Steve repaired her car for years and I would come up to the station to visit with her. Our children are 24 and 27 now and were very saddened to hear of her passing. We all rest assured that she is in heaven with Steve's dad, Homer.This note is sent with much love and admiration for Adelaide's life spent faithfully devoted to God and others!! Sincerely, Denise Marshall and family

jill strotmeyer

October 29, 2008

My neighbor and my friend. You will truly be missed on Boynton Place. You were everything that the word neighbor means. WE are lucky to have known you! Please continue to watch over the neighborhood. Love, Jill,Stone & August Strotmeyer

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Duane Brankley

October 28, 2008

You were a Awesome Aunt that I dearly Loved. Yes all of us neices & nephews were your children and loved each one of us! Although their is much sorrow you have left But we are overjoyed that you are now Home and free of all the pain and handicaps that were part of your long and blessed life. You were a inspiration to all that knew you, Always pointing the way to the one that you drew strength from, our Father in Heaven.

Judy Lawrence

October 28, 2008

Peace be with you. Your spirit was so strong it sustained you far in your life. Take your place now in the house with many rooms. There are many to greet you. To your family, you have lost a great member and my your faith keep you strong in knowing God's glory is her reward.

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