Marie Branson

Marie Crist Branson, age 99, formerly of Preble County, OH died Saturday March 7, 2009 at Friends Fellowship in Richmond, Indiana. Born on September 8, 1909 near Seven Mile and had lived in Hamilton and Cincinnati area before moving to Preble County in 1960 when she was married to Myron Branson. Marie was a 1931 and 1932 graduate of the University of Cincinnati, a former teacher and librarian. She was a member of West Elkton Friends Church in Preble County and Preble County Retired Teachers Association.

Survivors are as follows: daughter, Judith Ann Branson White (Bill); grandsons Russell White and David White; niece, Joann Jones; great-grandchildren Erica, Tyler, and Dawson White; great-niece's and nephew's Mark, Kimberly, Tom, Tammy, Toney, Joe, Jennifer, Julie, Jessica, Jackie; Don and Joe Crist.

Memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, April 10, 2009 at Friends Fellowship Community, 2030 Chester Blvd., Richmond, Indiana 47374. Inurnment will be held in Fairmound Cemetery in West Elkton, Ohio at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to West Elkton Friends Church - P.O. Box 27 - West Elkton, OH 45070 or American Friends Service Committee.

Arrangements entrusted to Nein - Barnes Funeral Home, 249 North Main Street, Camden, OH. Online condolences may be sent to the family via the Web site at www.barnesfuneralhome.com