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Shirley Brannen Obituary
Shirley Rose Branham Brannen, 64, of Amherst, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, at Fairmont Crossing. Shirley was born Jan. 10, 1946, in Amherst, a daughter of the late Cora Hamilton Branham and the late Lucian Branham.
Shirley is survived by her daughters, Florence Duff and her husband, Kent, of Amherst, and Rose Kerri Payne, of Canada; her son, James Tolley, of Maryland; her grandchildren, Robert Duff, Tabitha Burks and her husband, Danny, and Cody Duff, all of Amherst; her great-grandson, Coy Burks, of Amherst; her brother, Branch Branham, of Big Island; and her sister, Juanita Wright, of Waynesboro.
In addition to her parents, Shirley is predeceased by her son, Michael Eugene Tolley; her daughter, Cora Edna Buchanan; her sister, Cora Rice; and her brothers, Gene Branham, Andrew H. Branham and Delmar L. Branham.
The family will hold a private memorial service.
Memorial contributions in Shirley's memory may be made to the Cancer Care Fund Foundation, 1901 Atherholt Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
susan campbell
November 14, 2010
Flo and Kent,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God bless you and keep His hand upon you during this time of sorrow.
Dwayne & Susan
Brian , Margo and Bryson Giles
November 14, 2010
Thoughts and Prayers are with the family at this time of sorrow.. Shirley will be missed . May God Bless you all ..
S Martin
November 14, 2010
Rest in peace shirley, you will never be forgotten.
Margaret Pentecost
November 13, 2010
Juanita, Branch, and all family and friends of Shirley's, I am praying for God's help in your time of sorrow, Shirley was one of my very best friends in school and I haven't seen her in a long time but she will forever remain in my heart, God Bless You All. Sent with sympathy and love from Margaret Johns Pentecost
Sharon
November 12, 2010
Flo and family,
I enjoyed getting to know Shirley. She will be missed. Love and prayers to all of you. Love, Sharon and Family
Alicia, Shawn Phillips
November 12, 2010
Flo we love you all and we are sorry for your lost.
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