Obit of Branch, Faye L. - Kiowa County, Oklahoma

Submitted by:  Gene Phillips  <okarchives@comcast.net> 17 Jul 2005
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Branch, Faye L.

Faye L. Branch, born November 21, 1931 in Hanna, Oklahoma to O.A. Choate
and Ruth Bean Choate, passed peacefully from this life in her sleep
February 8, 2003. She died at her home in Oklahoma City after a length
illness at age 71. Faye was raised in Hanna and graduated from Hanna High
School in 1949. Following graduation, she attended Hills Business College
in Oklahoma City. She was a licensed cosmetologist and worked in the salon
business in Oklahoma City for many years. But, she was always first and
foremost a wife, mother and homemaker. On April 25, 1951 she was married
to Otha Branch in Van Buren, Arkansas. Otha is also from Hanna. They made
their first home in Hobart, Oklahoma where they were stationed by the
Civil Aeronautics Agency (FAA). Their eldest son was born in Hobart. In
October 1954, Faye and Otha moved their family to Oklahoma City when Otha
was transferred to Will Rogers Field. Their younger son was born in
Oklahoma City in May, 1955. Oklahoma City became their lifelong home. Faye
was always very active in her childrens school and sports activities; as a
Den Mother and coordinator for the Cub Scouts, PTA member and officer, and
other activities and organizations throughout her son's high school and
college careers. She also enjoyed needlepoint and other crafts, flowers
and gardening, and particularly enjoyed the Azalea Festival in Muskogee
when the flowers were in full bloom. Faye enjoyed traveling to visit
friends and family as her health would permit. But, by far her greatest
joy in life was her family. She loved all sports, especially when her sons
or grandchildren were involved. She is survived by her husband, Otha, of
the home. Two sons, Mike of Oklahoma City and Tim, his wife Jami and their
children Jared and Mindy also of Oklahoma City. Her brother, Lloyd Choate
and his wife Louise and their children Lloyd Wayne, Jim and Debbie of
Mansfield, Texas, and a great aunt, Ruby Hames, of Oklahoma City. Along
with many other relatives across the country and a host of friends. The
family deeply appreciates all of the kind words of condolence they have
received. Funeral services will be held at Vondel L. Smith and Son
Mortuary, 6934 S. Western Avenue, on Tuesday, February 11, at 10:00 a.m.
with Rev. Jim White officiating. Graveside rites will be held at 3:00 p.m.
at the Hanna, Oklahoma cemetery with Rev. Don Williamson officiating,
under the direction of Williamson Funeral Home of Wetumk and in
conjunction with Vondel L. Smith and Son in Oklahoma City.

Published in the Oklahoman on 2/10/2003.
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