Blenda Sue (Wood) Branton completed her journey and went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 13, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 41 years, Jack Branton; brothers, Choice, Roy "Doodle", Carol, Vernon, Billy, and Jimmy; sisters, Wanda, Dorothy, Lavern, and Mary; grandsons, Kyle and Michael; and two fur babies, Peaches and Cricket.

Blenda was born in Casa Grande, Arizona, July 8, 1944, the daughter of  George Roy Wood and Liza Jane "Janie" (Lake) Wood. She married Glenn Alvis "Jack" Branton on January 4,1960. They raised five children together and welcomed thirteen granchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Blenda enjoyed the outdoors and all things nature. She loved animals and enjoyed watching wildlife in their natural environment. Blenda raised her children to appreciate and respect God's creations. She taught them everything she knew about living a simple life and serving with a grateful heart. Blenda's faith in God carried her through many challenges in her life and blessed her with a caring and loving attitude. She was an amazing mother and grandmother. Her greatest joy in this life was her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Blenda will be missed beyond words.

Left to cherish precious memories are; children, David Branton of Sawyer, OK, Marlon Branton of Tyler, TX; Elette Carl and husband Mickey of San Antonio, TX; Evette Livingston and husband Terry of Powderly, TX, Lalonda "Loni" Olsen and Daniel Serrenchia of North Las Vegas, NV; grandchildren, Ryan Branton, Dillon Branton, Marli Branton, Tiffany Davidson and husband Jason, Matthew Hamill and wife Ciera, Courtney Dukes and husband Demarcus, Scott Sparks and fiancé Dimitrius, Kevin Sparks, Dominique Livingston and fiancé Tyler, Terry James (TJ) Livingston III, Cassie Olsen and Taylor; great grandchildren, Tylan, Harper, River, Gavin, Abigael, Avery, and Arlo; sister, Carolyn Burkett of Bogata, TX; best friend, Frankie Wyatt; her Baptist Village Family who cared for her with great love and compassion and her sweet fur baby, Sage.

Blenda requested that no services  be held in her honor but that all that would have attended please spend time making precious memories with loved ones.