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Jane Brannan Obituary
June 23, 1934 – July 8, 2017
Zebulon
Jane Rogers Brannan passed away on July 8, 2017 after a lengthy illness. She was the daughter of the late Harry Thomas Rogers and Margaret Mikkelsen Rogers of the Bethlehem community.
Jane's life was devoted to her family, friends, and church. She was proud to be a mother, Grandma B., Godmother, and Aunt Jane. Favorite family occasions included her preparing delicious meals, playing the piano, planning the annual Rogers Christmas party, and hosting her Christmas Eve Open House. Fun times spent with friends included Supper Club meals and card games. Jane was a faithful member of the Zebulon Baptist Church where her services included Cherub Choir pianist, sanctuary choir, hand bell member, youth and adult Sunday school teacher, deacon, endowment trustee, Wednesday night supper cook, Willing Worker's Sunday school class, and member of many committees.
Jane was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Pauline Arnold, Dorothea Pickard, and Carrie Martin; brothers Harry Rogers Jr., Douglas Rogers, and Lawrence Rogers.
Jane is survived by her husband of 65 years Willie Brannan, Jr.; son Andy Brannan (Mary) of Zebulon; daughter Abigail Brannan (Dave Matthews) of Dunedin, Florida; grandchildren Melissa Brannan of Greensboro and Milton Brannan of Zebulon; siblings Max Rogers of Florence, S.C. and Inga Grayson of Charleston, S.C.; best friend Shannon Speller of Zebulon; and many nieces and nephew.
A memorial service celebrating Jane's life will be held at Zebulon Baptist Church on Thursday, July 13 at 2:00 p.m. immediately followed by visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to Zebulon Baptist Church's music department or children's ministry at P.O. Box 366, 400 N. Arendell Avenue, Zebulon, N.C. 27597. A private interment will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Massey Funeral Home in Zebulon (www.masseyfuneralhome.com).
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Darren W.
July 13, 2017
Dear Abby, We are very sorry for you and your family's loss, and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones in this trying time.
Linda Worrell
July 11, 2017
I would like to give my respect to the Brannan family.I only knew Ms.Jane for a short time she was a very sweet lady my she rest in peace.
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