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Bobbie Branch Obituary
SHREVEPORT, LA- Bobbie Methvin Harris Branch, 80, went to be with Jesus April 9, 2014. Visiting hours are from 5pm-7pm April 10, 2014 at Rose-Neath Southside in Shreveport. Funeral Services will be held Friday, April 11, 2014 at 10 am at Rose-Neath Southside and the burial will follow at 12:15 pm at Social Springs Cemetery, Ringgold, La. Dr. Murry Hodge will be officiating the ceremony.
Bobbie was born April 7, 1934 in Martin, La. She would later move to Shreveport and begin her career at BellSouth where she would retire after 32 years of service. Bobbie was a leader and stayed active with the various organizations she belonged to. These included: Daughters of the American Revolution, Christian Women, Belle's Bakers Dozen, "Out to Lunch Bunch," and Red Hatters. She loved spending time with her Church friends at Bellaire Baptist and Summer Grove Baptist, gardening with "Sippi", traveling the world, and daily Bible reading. Bobbie was a loving Mother and happiest when she was with her Children and Grandchildren whom she loved with all her heart.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Q Lee Methvin; husband J.D. Harris; sister, Tru Rawls and three brothers, Melvin, W.T. and Luther Wayne. She is survived by her husband Mississippi "Sippi" Branch, Children: Dennis Harris, Karen and husband Kelly Outram. Brothers: Charles and wife, Sylvia; George and wife, Angie, Brother-in-law, Bobby Rawls. Grandchildren: Jared, Kelsey, and Grant Outram; Sage and Savana Harris.
Bobbie was one of a kind with a Love for Life, Family, and Friends. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her.
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Susan Adams
April 4, 2025
Still missing Bobbie and think of her often. I admired her so much and wish we had had more time together. She was a blessing in my life.
Annice Yopp
April 11, 2014
So sorry for the loss of Bobbie! She was a special lady , to so many friends.
TERESA FESTERVAND
April 11, 2014
MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY. I KNEW AND LOVED MRS.TRU AND MRS.BOBBIE. IVE CAN SAY I AM AND WAS BLESSED FROM KNOWING SUCH LOVING GRACEFUL WOMEN. TO DESCRIBE THEM BOTH AS A WHOLE BRINGS ONE WORD TO MIND "CHRSTIAN CLASS".
Roger & Sue Wade
April 10, 2014
Alton, Dennis, Karen. Thinking of you and remembering all the good times. Sorry we're too far away to be of any help.
Ellendell and Jerry Harbour
April 10, 2014
Bobbie was always such a lovely lady inside and out. Our prayers are with the family. We will miss Bobbie with her sweet spirit.
diane knotts smith
April 10, 2014
Thinking of alton and the kids.our prayers are with you.she was a really special lady.
A R Thomas
April 10, 2014
AR AND ANNE THOMAS
Joyce Lee
April 10, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Bobbie!
from Joyce, Bridget and Jerry Lee
Ron and Susan Adams
April 10, 2014
Bobbie was a wonderful person, full of life and shining with a Christian spirit. It was a privilege to call her friend. We will miss her dearly.
Loretta Law
April 10, 2014
Bobbie was an awesome Christian lady and a very dear friend. Loved her. Bobbie will be missed. Prayers for her family.
April 10, 2014
A very fine lady. It was a great pleasure to know Bobby and she will be missed by all.
Love Wayne and Judy Arnold
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