Marvin N. Branch

1939 - 2022

Marvin Noel Branch, age 82, daughter of the late Joseph Wirt Hamilton and Josephine Houser Hamilton, was born January 11, 1939 in Newport News, Virginia. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 7, 2022. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church for many years, where she sang in the choir and assisted with the Soup Kitchen. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Benjamin F. Branch Sr. of Hampton, Virginia; five sons, Ben Jr., Mark, Stephen, Brian (Carol) and Wayne, an adopted son and daughter, Lowell and Laurestine of the Bahamas, two sisters, Sue and Agatha (James) and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

Noel was a graduate of George P. Phenix High School where she met her husband of 64 years. While in high school, she was a Safety Patrol, voted New Homemakers of America, sang in the choir, and won first place at a Virginia State singing competition.

She gave her life to Jesus Christ over 40 years ago. She was a strong and dedicated Christian who always put her Saviour first and foremost in her life, followed by her husband and children. She had a servant's heart - always selflessly and sacrificially giving her all to serve and give to others in need.

Noel worked primarily as a homemaker but also worked outside the home as a Hampton Police Officer, Hampton School Crossing Guard, and as a Day Care worker. She was known as the neighborhood mom, had a beautiful voice, loved to sing, and had a gift of poetry inspired by the Lord.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 17, 2022 at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home 2551 N Armistead Ave, Hampton, VA 23666. Celebration of Life Service will be at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Bethel Temple Church, 1705 Todd's Ln, Hampton, VA 23666. Please visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and offer condolences.