Mary J. "Ms. Jet" Branch, 99 of Boligee, Alabama passed on May 29, 2011 at home in Magna, Utah surrounded by family.
Ms. Jet was born on September 8, 1911, to the late John and Creacy Hubert of Boligee, Alabama. On december 26, 1932 she married Rufus Branch, Sr. and was together for 66 years before his passing in 1998.
Even though she only had a 3rd grade education, she managed to teach herself many things including reading and writing. She loved to quilt, work in her garden, preserved fruits, kept a clean house with her favorite saying "You mess up, you clean up!" and always wearing her fishing hats.
Left to cherish her memory, Thomas (Florence) Eutaw, Alabama,son; Minnie (Walter) Magna, Utah, Vera (James) Chicago, Illinois, daughters; and a host of grandkids, great-grandkids and a few great-great-grandkids.
Preceded in death by husband Rufus (Jessie Bo), sons Rufus, Jr. (Sonny Man) and Ulysses (Bo Pete).
Servis is scheduled for June 8, 2011 at Full Gospel Deliverance Center, West Valley City, Utah.
The family would like to extend our thanks to Full Gospel Deliverance Center and SereniCare Funeral Home. Also special thanks to the doctors, nurses, aides, chaplain and social workers at Love Hospice for their support.