Barbara Ruth Smith Branch Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Barbara Ruth Smith Branch of Friendsville, Tennessee, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 10, 2025 at the age of 87. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara Ruth Smith Branch to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Wilmer C. Smith and Ruth Opal Smith; and her siblings, Linda Miller, William "Bill" Smith and Kenneth "Cotton" Smith.
She is survived by: her husband James C. Branch Sr.; her children, Darlene Boles, Jeanne Coker (Darden), James C. "Jimmy" Branch Jr. and Sandy Bilbrey (Kenneth); and her grandchildren, Tanya, Daniel, Preston, Matthew, Tyler, Sarah, Brandon, Brandi and Morgan. She is also survived by many great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Thursday, January 16th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Church of God of the Union (3428 Keith Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921). A funeral service was held on Thursday, January 16th 2025 at 7:00 PM and on Friday, January 17th 2025 at 1:00 PM.
