Maxine Branin

Maxine Branin obituary, Cedar City, UT

Maxine Branin

Maxine Branin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by HeartLight Funeral Services - Cedar City on May 22, 2024.

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Maxine (Gifford) Branin, age 93, passed away on May 18, 2024 in Cedar City, Utah. She was born on July 2, 1930 in Springdale Utah to Freeborn and Verna May (Isom) Gifford.
She spent the majority of her growing up years in Springdale with her siblings and parents. She moved to Cedar City in her late teen years and this is where she met her future husband Franklin Ira Branin. They were married on March 5, 1950 in Ely Nevada. Together they had 3 children and raised them in Cedar City.
Maxine was preceded in death by siblings, parents and husband. She is survived by her daughters Gail (Dan) Leigh, Suzanne Nielsen and Francine (Derol) Simkins, 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her family.
Friends and family may call Wednesday May 22, 2024 from 10-10:30 a.m. at the HeartLight Funeral Home, 2002 North Main Street, Cedar City, Utah (435-586-3456). Graveside Service and Interment will be held Wednesday May 22, 2024 at the Cedar City Cemetery 685 North Main Street at 11 a.m.
Online condolences can be shared to www.heartlightfuneralservices.com

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