Betty Jean Branson's Obituary
Betty Jean Branson, age 88, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma passed from this life Tuesday, February 01, 2022, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Betty was born August 3, 1933, to Eugene Jay and Frances Melinda (Cross) Jay in Kansas City, Missouri.
She married the love of her life, Dee Richard Branson, November 4, 1950, in Kansas City, Missouri. Betty loved her family and friends. She was a HUGE animal lover. In her younger years, Betty managed country bands.
Betty will be dearly missed by her daughters: Peggy Burnett and husband Jim and Dee Anne Branson Hill and spouse Cheryl Hill; grandchildren: Thomas Shimpf and wife Rosario, Timothy Shimpf and wife Stacey, Dylan Burnett and wife Madison, and Tanner Burnett and wife Lauren; great grandchildren: Brianna Schimpf, Bianca Schimpf, Carmen Schimpf, Ashland Schimpf, and Eric Burnett; and brother: Fred Jay and wife Jane.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents: Eugene Jay and Frances Melinda (Cross) Duncan; husband: Dee Richard Branson; sons: Billy Dee Branson, Terry Lee Branson and Gary Dale Branson; and sister: Sereta "Rita" Anderson.
A Celebration of Life Graveside Service will be held 1:00 PM, Friday, February 11, 2022, at Green Lawn Cemetery, 8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64138
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