Branham, Maude Edith Tucker
Passed: 2012-03-02
Age: 94
Source: Jackson Herald
Death Notice:
Obituary Date: 2012-03-06
Information: Maude Edith Branham, 94, of Leroy, Jackson County WV, passed away March 2, 2012 at her home. She was born October 9, 1917 in Grimms Landing WV, a daughter of the late Gilman and Hattie May (Runion) Tucker. Her husband, Howard Branham, son, Dewain McDaniel, brothers, Russ, James, Earl, Allen, and Dick Tucker, and sisters, Grace Thornton, Oma Newell, and Pauline Jones, also preceded her in death. She was a former river boat cook for M & G Towing. She was a Baptist, and a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter #17, Ripley. Survivors include her son, Elmer ""Mac"" McDaniel of Leroy; daughter-in-law, Margaret McDaniel of Leroy; grandchildren, James McDaniel and Becky Woodard; step-grandchildren, Lana Mayne and Linda Wilson; and five great-grandchildren. Services were 11 am, Monday, March 5, 2012, at Casto Funeral Home Chapel, Evans WV, with the Rev. Eugene Branham officiating. Burial followed in Pine Hill Cemetery, Ripley. Visitation was from 5 pm until 7 pm Sunday at the funeral home with an Order of Eastern Star service that began at 7 pm. The family would like to express their appreciation to Hospice Care for their wonderful service. Online condolences may be sent to castofh@gmail.com.