Bessie Lee Branch Murray Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Bessie Lee Branch Murray (Columbia, South Carolina), who passed away on October 1, 2024, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Herbert Branch and Ruth Rikard Branch; her husband William Murray, III; and her children, Deirdra R. Rhett and Clinton D. Rhett.
She is survived by: her children, Willie R. Branch (Ben) and Patricia Rhett-Scott; her grandchildren, Branton L. Rhett and Courtney R. Scott (Matthew); her great grandchildren, Chloe Madison Scott and Johan D. Singh; her grandchildren, Angela W. Arnold (Christopher), Jimmy Waites (Amy) and Addison Kyzer; her sister-in-law Minnie Murray Johnson; her cousin Barbara C. Williams; her siblings, Ann McDowell, Robert and Betty Washington; and her stepchildren, Priscilla S. Edwards (Reginald) and William Murray.
Viewing was held on Sunday, October 6th 2024 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home (2930 Colonial Dr, Columbia, SC 29203). A funeral service was held on Monday, October 7th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Bethel A. M. E. Church (819 Woodrow St, Columbia, SC 29205).
Monetary donations can be made to Chappelle Memorial AME Church in memory of Bessie Branch Murray.
