Ella Mae Branham

Ella Mae Branham obituary, Sumter, SC

Ella Mae Branham

Ella Branham Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium on May 13, 2025.
Ella Mae Watkins Branham, 91, widow of James LeRoy Branham, died Sunday, May 11, 2025 at McLeod Regional Medical Center of the Pee Dee.
Born December 12, 1933, in Lee County, she was a daughter of the late George Washington Watkins and the late Eva Watkins Watson.
A graveside service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Ashwood Baptist Church Cemetery.

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May 16, 2025

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May 14, 2025

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Centralia Joe-Amos

May 16, 2025

May Heaven welcome you with open arms. An amazing woman, you shall be missed. Prayers of strength to your family at this time.

Our Condolences,
Joshua and Torriey Joe

Lynne and Tootsie Watkins

May 14, 2025

Rest in peace. You will always be remembered.
Lynne and Tootsie Watkins

Vickie Graham

May 14, 2025

Jo Anne Sapp

May 13, 2025

Ella Mae was a co-worker and we stayed in touch during our retirement years. She will be missed so much. My deepest sympathy goes to her family.

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