Marilyn Marie Branham, age 90, of Griffin, Georgia, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, October 9, 2025.
Born on July 26, 1935, Marilyn was the daughter of the late Pauline Wisenberger and Clarence Clewell. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Earl Lee Branham; her son, Earl Lee Branham, Jr.; her son-in-law, David Matthews, and her great-great-grandson, Jordan Matthews.
Marilyn is survived by her loving children, Kathy (Fred) Lewis of Milner, GA; Barbara Matthews of Barnesville, GA; Carolyn (Harold) Fletcher of Barnesville, GA; and Stephen (Krys) Branham of Griffin, GA. She is also survived by her sisters, Norma Beatty of Ohio and Dixie (Tom) Parker of Ohio; 10 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by her extended family and many dear friends.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Ford-Stewart Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place on Monday, October 13, 2025, at 1:00 PM in the Ford-Stewart Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park, where Marilyn will be laid to rest.