She was born Dec. 12, 1915, in Newton County, the daughter of Ernest and Omega (Barnard) Blinn.

She was a homemaker and longtime member of the First Baptist Church.

She married Lester H. “Curly” Branham on Oct. 16, 1937. He died earlier.

Survivors include two sons, Richard Branham, Lawrence, Kan., and Ron Branham, Nevada; two daughters, Carolyn Barratt, Derby, Kan., and Polly Gilbert, Seneca; 16 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and all day Thursday at Clark Funeral Home in Neosho, where the family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the church youth fund or Friends of the Parks, sent in care of the funeral home, 312 S. Wood, Neosho, MO 64850.