RALEIGH

Mary Ann Branch (75) of Raleigh passed away October 12th at WakeMed hospital. Mary was a kind spirited woman who enjoyed spending time as well as going camping with her family at Green Mountain Resort in Lenoir NC. She will be remembered for her big heart and down to earth personality. She is survived by her children. Bobby Branch, wife Tracy, granddaughters Rebecca and Jessica Branch. Her daughter Juanita Dean and husband Kenneth. As well as her daughter Kimberly Hernandez and husband Armando, grandsons Dillon Branch, Joshua Hernandez. Her Brothers Jim Stephens and wife Polly. Don Stephens and wife Rita. Earl Stephens as well as Roy and Jennifer Stephens. As well as a special friend Jeanette Perry. She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years Freddie Branch. Her mother and father Jeff and Lois Stephens, as well as her sister Denise Perry. She will be greatly missed.