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Deborah Branch Obituary
She was born on February 21, 1962, in St. Louis, the daughter of Billie Jo and Marian Adele (Dodgson) Mitchell.
She was united in marriage on September 27, 1985, in Holts Summit to Larry Wayne Branch who preceded her in death on June 18, 2007.
Deborah worked for Link Veterinarian Services as office manager, retiring after over 30 years of service.
She liked to go antiquing, making crafts, riding Harley Davidson motorcycle, collected custom jewelry, watching Kansas City Chiefs Football, liked to go arrowhead hunting, loved spending time with her grandchildren, Christmas was her favorite holiday.
She is survived by her children, Amy (Rusty) Ridder, James (Katy) Branch and Molly Branch; six grandchildren, Karli Jo Ridder, Hanna Marie Ridder, Grace Ann Ridder, Layla Ray Ridder, Emma Layne Branch and Emmett James Branch; one sister, Diane Raps.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Larry, and one sister, Donna Carol Mitchell.
Private family services were held.
Services entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Jefferson City. trimblefunerals.com
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Ryan Link
January 3, 2026
On behalf of the entire Link family: Debbie was a kind, friendly and a helpful person. She was a big part of all of our growing up years. We spent a lot of time in the Vet clinic. She went out her way to help us not be bored. Debbie trained all of us and what we needed to know to work at the clinic; get medications, take messages and the business side of things. She gave us rides to practices when needed and talked with us when we were waiting around and always had interesting stories. Everyone that came into the office knew her and appreciated that she was so knowledgeable and could help them. She enjoyed knowing and visiting with all the farmers and pet owners who frequented the clinic. She had a knack for figures and information- she kept track of everything and truly kept the place running smoothly. She loved her family so much and always talked about her children and grandchildren.
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Jenney Dudenhoeffer
January 1, 2026
I´m so sorry for your guys loss. I know it sucks and hurts and hopefully she has already found him up there. I love you all.
Tammy Leroux
December 31, 2025
Deb, you were some kind of wonderful. I miss you. Rest in Peace my dear friend.
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