BORN

1948

DIED

2014

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Lynn Branson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 24, 2014.

Lynn Bailey Branson was born on September 25th, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio to Henry and Audrey Bailey. She had two older siblings who always watched out for her. Their baby sister was such a part of their lives-the many years were filled with love and warmth, so much so that they never moved more than 6 miles from one another. Lynn lived in Cleveland for four years until her mom said, "Time to move to California." They packed up the 1951 Ford and off to California they went. The family settled in Long Beach in 1953; she had so much fun watching the new home being built, running in and out of the framework, picking out her room. Lynn was part of the first group to go through Cubberley Elementary. She was the cutest olive-complexioned, toe-headed, green-eyed little gal. After elementary school came Marshall Jr. High; she met friends there she kept her entire life. During her younger years, you would see her wearing cut-off Levis and "tennies" while riding her skateboard (It was just a shoe-skate with metal wheels with a board on top.) She travelled all around her neighborhood, especially up to Thrifties for an ice cream. Boy, she loved her ice cream. As she made her way through her high school years at Millikan, she would meet many of her closest and dearest friends that she would cherish her whole life. Lynn only ditched once, if you can believe that, and got caught by her mom at the corner. "But everyone did it," she said. Her friends she made during her Ram years were dear, close friends for 50 years. They still met for parties, luncheons, functions, reunions, and 60th birthday parties. Lynn worked a few different jobs during her teen years, from Quigley's to Herron Optical-Matrix. In 1968, Lynn married her high school sweetheart, Michael O'Neil but after two and a half years, he was tragically taken in a car accident. Lynn learned how to cook in those days, making tuna casserole forgetting the tuna, and spaghetti that stuck to the plate if you turned it upside down. She would say she had other talents other than cooking. And her talent was making people smile. She loved people. Her love for people would only be surmounted with the arrival of her beautiful daughter Rhonda in 1974. Lynn adored her sweet bundle of joy and being a mommy was her favorite job. As Rhonda went off to school, Lynn joined the rest of the family and worked at Von's, where she became everyone's favorite checker. In the eighties, she left Von's and opened Mom's U-Bake with her husband Glenn. It quickly became a friend and family must-have dinner. While running the pizza place in 1996, Lynn was diagnosed with breast cancer. After chemotherapy and surgery, she was cancer free for ten years. She treasured those years with her loving family. The sweetest year was 1998 with the birth of her precious granddaughter, Tylo. She was the proud grandma at every event, not missing a single soccer game, recital, open house, softball game, vacation adventure, etc. She was a true doting Nannie. Unfortunately in 2006, she would once again take on the challenge of fighting cancer. It returned this time in her bones. Lynn, being the trooper that she was, never questioned why or complained. She just did what the doctor said. From that day forward, the cancer would continue to spread. In 2012, it settled in her brain and treatment continued. She underwent brain surgery in the summer of 2013. Her positive attitude was always shining through, but eventually her body became tired. We lost our amazing Lynn. God only takes the best!

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May 19, 2014

Mary Ann Kies

I am so sorry Tylo lost her beautiful grandmother and Rhonda her dearly loved Mother. I remember both Rhonda and her mom so well from Prisk when Tylo was in Kindergarten. The entire family was so wonderful and supportive and I have thought of them all often. I am sure that your positive attitudes will carry you through this. Best regards and love, Mary Ann Kies

May 12, 2014

M Tobin

April 29, 2014

Lynn was a widow of my wonderful cousin, Mike O'Neil and we continued friendship and a sense of family after his passing. I will miss her cheer, her concern for others and her love of family. Meeting and marrying Glen, a kind soul himself was a happy end for her. My heart goes out to him and to Rhonda, her beautiful daughter. Cousin Jan Smith Floyd

April 29, 2014

Greg O'Neil

Sorry to hear of Lynn's passing my condolences to the family...at one time what seems like many years ago Lynn was my sister-in-law and great one she was.

April 28, 2014

Sharon Weeks-Maupin

I went to Millikan with Lynn and enjoyed her attitude. I am praying that her family finds comfort in her passing and that Lynn can now rest in eternal peace.

April 28, 2014

Karen Jenkins-Schue

Wishing you peace to bring comfort, , courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Karen Jenkins-Schue, Millikan Class of 66, Girlfriend Club

April 27, 2014

Jan Neal Rosenberg (Millikan '67)

Praying for the family on the passing of their dear Lynn. Sorry that she is gone, but glad that her painful journey has ended and that she is now rejoicing with the angels and her savior, Jesus. I didn't know her at Millikan but read notes from her and about her on "Girlfriends" on fb. She sounds like a remarkable lady. I pray that the Lord gives you peace and his strength as you walk this new path without Lynn. Blessings to you all.

April 27, 2014

We first met Lynn at Mom's U Bake where our son's would walk up to get pizza for our Friday Night home movie night..she was always so sweet to them..and remembered them! Our sympathies to the family.

Linda P. Lakewood

April 26, 2014

Anita Eddy

Lynn a Beautiful Lady is now a Beautiful Angel. She was always like a breath of fresh air and her smile so warm. She will be missed by all who were lucky enough to have known her. Bless you Lynn may peace be with you now.

April 26, 2014

Dotti Brooks

I went to Millikan in the late 1960's and I knew of Lynn, but didn't know her personally. I do want to send my thoughts and prayers to Lynn's family. What a lovely article...to know more about Lynn. The photos remind me of what a darling girl she was and now knowing her life story, one can see all the "good" in Lynn radiates from her face. She is truly an inspiration for all of us, especially those who are breast cancer survivors. God Bless Lynn, her family and friends. Dotti (Kucera) Brooks - Class of 1967

April 25, 2014

We will miss Lynn and her beautiful smile. She really taught me so much just by how she lived ! She always had a smile and a hug and a kind word for us. She is out of pain and surrounded by other loved ones now.
Love you
Lori and Mark and Dylan Thompson

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