Betty Branum Obituary
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Survivors include:
Two daughters: Teresa Owen of Sikeston, MO
Randy Markham (David) of Sikeston, MO
Brother: Jerry Averett of Nesbit, MS
Grandchildren: Stephanie Brown of Cape Girardeau, MO
Brad Owen of Sikeston, MO
Great grandchildren: Spencer Brown of Creve Coeur, MO
Molly Brown of Orlando, FL
Ethan Markham of Sikeston, MO
Kenzie Owen of Sikeston, MO
Justice (Jalen) Brown of Millersville, MO
Great-great grandchildren: Aleah, Elias, and Lyrah Brown of Millersville, MO
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Betty was preceded in death by her brother: Max Ray Averett and two sisters: Geneva Tidwell and Bobbie Fogg.
Visitation will be 10:00 am to 12:00 noon Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at the McDaniel Funeral Home in Kennett. Funeral Services will be 12:00 noon at the McDaniel Chapel with Pastor Steven Scherer officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Kennett.
McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of the arrangements
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