Branch, Pearl Ovella

Pearl Ovella Branch, 85, of Fairlawn, Va., passed away on Friday, February 25, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Herman Branch; daughter, Mary Ann Whitlock; son, Ricky Del Branch; and grandson, Jamie Duane Branch. She is survived by daughters and son-in-laws, Ruby and Roger Adams, and Cheryl and Mike Buckner; sons, Worley Branch and wife, Eve, Herman Branch and wife, Mildred, Yancey Branch and wife, Tracey, Glen Branch, and Michael Branch. Also surviving are 24 grandchildren; 32 greatgrandchildren; and five greatgreat-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at DeVilbiss Funeral Home with John Tibbs officiating. Interment will follow at Hufford Cemetery in Pulaski. DeVilbiss Funeral Home in Radford is in charge of arrangements.