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Vivian Branham Obituary

Vivian Muse Branham
Naples, FL

Our beloved mother, Vivian Muse Branham, 91, passed peacefully to heaven on June 2, 2012. She was born in Carrollton, GA on January 8, 1921.
She moved from Miami to Naples in 1973, after her husband Bill W. Branham passed away she never left Naples again, she loved it.
She was the hostess at Kelly's Fish House for many years and worked at Stan's in Goodland for many years before. She loved to go deep sea fishing with her friends and family. That was her favorite way to spend a day off. But most of all she loved taking care of her family, she was the most generous caring mom. We will miss her so much.
Vivian passed on her love and kindness through four generations that she started, son, W. Daniel Branham; daughter, Nancy Herbinger (Ronald Herbinger); daughter, Judy Novello (Dominic Novello); daughter, Glenda Taylor (J. Blan Taylor); granddaughters, Rhonda Goff, Laurie Whitsett; great granddaughter, Lindsey Engler (Chris Engler), great granddaughter, Taylor Whitsett, predeceased by great granddaughter, Jamie Lee Nemeskel. Great great grandsons, Sean and Mason Engler.
The Memorial Service will be Friday at 1:00 p.m., at Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens.
We would like to thank everyone at KIVA Assisted Living for all the help and love. Also, thank you to Vitas Hospice for all of your help, everyone was so kind to mom.
Online condolences may be made at www.hodgesfhatnaplesmg.com
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Published by Naples Daily News on Jun. 6, 2012.
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I miss you already Vivian. You are such a good friend, and so much fun. You touched my life in a way I cannot explain in just a short note. The memory of your loving kindness will always be held close to my heart. I love you Vivian. Charlotte.

Chatlotte Nash

June 10, 2012

What a great lady......such a beautiful smile and a great sense of humor!

Karen Jones

June 7, 2012

you were one of a kind, a regular firecracker.I guess you and Elvis will celebrate your birthdays together I will miss you coming in

Rose Pryor

June 7, 2012

Loved working with you at Kelly's Fish House Vivian - You were the best hostess they've ever had! Melissa

Melissa Blazier

June 7, 2012

Vivian - you were always such a joy to spend time with and your heart was always full of good wishes for all those around you. One cannot think of you without remembering that smile and that remarkable laugh. Thank you for spending so much time playing with and caring for my children. They have such wonderful memories from the time they spent with you. They will carry your joy for life in their hearts for the rest of their lives and certainly pass it on to the generations to come. You may have moved on but we are left with such a wonderful legacy because you were here!

Gregory Whitsett

June 6, 2012

Mom, Words cannot convey what you mean to me and the appreciation I have for all of the Mother's love you gave me throughout your lifetime. Your unselfishness and generosity to everyone you met was unwavering. I will
miss you and think of you every day for the remaining days of my life.
I will always Love You. Your son, Danny Branham.

Dan Branham

June 6, 2012

I love you Mamaw. There was no one in the world like you. The strongest, most determined, most loving, most generous woman I have ever known. I miss you terribly. I cannot thank you enough for all you have done for me. Words can't express how much you mean to me. I love you so much.

Lindsey Engler

June 6, 2012

Love You Vivian...Will treasure all the fun times we shared ..MB

Meribeth Griffith

June 6, 2012

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