Charlene Branscum — In Loving Memory

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Charlene Branscum, 88, of Kountze, died Friday, November 20, 2015, at Pine Arbor, Silsbee. She was born on January 6, 1927, in Roscoe, to Mary Ellen Leonard Bourland and Charles Elbert Bourland. She was a longtime member of the Kountze Women's Club and she volunteered and was an integral part of getting the Kountze Library started. Charlene was a retired postal clerk.

Survivors include her children, Debbie Harper of Kountze and James Branscum and his wife, Sherry, of Biloxi, Mississippi; grandchildren, Kim Branscum Harris, Stacey Branscum, and Ashley Harper; great-grandchildren, Cooper, Camden, Hayley, Mitchell, and Morgan; and sister, Betty Ussery.

A gathering of Mrs. Branscum's family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 23, 2015, at Broussard's, 530 West Monroe, Kountze. Her funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at First Baptist Church of Kountze, 100 West Monroe Street, Kountze, with her interment to follow at Daniels Cemetery, Kountze.

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Services

Visitation

Gathering of Mrs. Branscum’s Family and Friends

Broussard’s Mortuary

530 W. Monroe

Kountze, TX 77625

November 23, 2015

5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

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Funeral Service

First Baptist Church of Kountze

100 Monroe

Kountze, TX 77625

November 24, 2015

10:00 a.m.

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Interment

Daniels Cemetery

FM 418

Kountze, TX 77625

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Condolences (7)

Deborah Harper Vidor, TX December 3, 2015

To Mrs. Branscum's family: She was the sweetest, gentlewoman I ever knew. It was a pleasure to have her volunteer at the library and the library was made better by her presence and attitude. I admired her and I hate to see the world without her. May she rest in peace on the highest peak in heaven.

Eva Norvell Longview, TX November 29, 2015

Sweet Debbie, my heart goes out to you and Ashley right now as you go through the process of dealing with your mom's death. She loved all of you so very much, and I know first-hand how you will miss her. I've thought of her so often since Mother died during the craziness of Rita--she was the only one from the community who made it to the funeral because of the evacuation. I've always wondered how she got there, bless her heart--what a good friend! She was a precious, godly lady and I always knew that she loved me, too. I will be praying for you, James, and all of the grandchildren during these next days, but I'm so thankful for her life, and the example that she was to so many young people in Kountze. I love you. Eva

Cheryl Bean Kountze, TX November 29, 2015

I have known her all my life. I just read about her passing in the papers. I am very sorry I did not know until now. She was always a classy lady - beautifully groomed, a loyal supporter of the church. The last time I saw her - she was voting at the courthouse. Despite her physical limitations she took the time to cast a vote and participate in the democratic process. She will be missed. Prayers for all her friends and family!!