Mary Christine "Chris" Self Branson

Mary Christine “Chris” (Adkins) Self Branson, 93, of Shelbyville, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

She was born June 7, 1931, in Greenup County, Kentucky. Chris was the daughter of Marion and Martha (Ash) Adkins. She married John Kenneth “Kenny” Self, and he preceded her in death on January 17, 1983.

Chris is survived by her son, Kim B. “Skip” Self and wife, Tracy, of Shelbyville; grandsons, Ryan Timmons and wife, Michele, Justin Self and wife, Krystal, and Kyler Self; and great-grandchildren, Hayden, Rylyn, Ella Grace, Kaitlyn, Jorden, Braydon, Elijah and Naomi.

In addition to Kenny, Chris was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Talmage, Virgil, Oscar, Rosco, Herbert and Junior; and sisters, Gladys Smith and Eveline Ray.

In December of 1984, Chris married Bob Branson, and he preceded her in death in July of 2022. Also surviving are his children, Kathy, Keith and Kevin and their families.

Chris graduated from Arlington High School in 1949.

She was a formerly a member of West Street United Methodist Church and attended Ray’s Crossing Christian Union Church.

Chris formerly worked at the Kopper Kettle, Westinghouse and retired from K.C.L. Corporation.

After marrying Kenny and becoming a mother and homemaker, she volunteered for numerous projects for many years. She spent countless hours over the next 20 years, at Kenny’s side, at the Boys Club. She was a second “Mom” to many Shelbyville boys and received the “Woman of the Year Award” in 1971.

Chris loved to travel, read, cook, play cards, paint, garden and cherished spending time with her grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 10 to Noon, Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

Funeral services will follow at Noon, at the funeral home, with Dion Reed officiating.

Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the J. Kenneth Self, John Hartnett Jr. Boys Club, 710 S. Miller St., Shelbyville, Indiana 46176.

Online condolences may be shared with Chris’ family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.