Marian C. Branch

Marian C Branch was born April 8, 1933, to the late Deacon Cornelius Cooper, Sr., and Deaconess Martha Taylor Cooper. She was the tenth of twelve children, the baby girl. She was educated in Powhatan County schools. Marian gave her life to Christ at an early age and joined the Guildfield Baptist Church, where she remained a faithful servant until her health began to fail. Marian could always be found serving in the kitchen or leading a team for various rallies. Young and old alike could count on “The Candy Lady” for a sweet treat.
In the Late 60’s Marian joined the Richmond Chapter of Las Amigas, Inc. and served as vice president. Las Amigas is a national public service, charitable women’s organization, founded in 1957. She faithfully served her neighborhood and community for over 45 years.
Marian loved fashion, shopping, traveling, number puzzles, and TV. One of her favorite shopping spots was Southside Plaza, a short walking distance from her home. She enjoyed annual trips to Atlantic City. Although she did take a cruise and flew on occasion, her preferred method of travel was by land. One of her favorite destinations was Atlanta, GA. Her favorite TV shows were Family Feud, The Price is Right, Maury Povich and Judge Judy.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, James Marcus Branch, her siblings, Glady C. Goode, Edith C. Coleman, Mable C. Goode, Martha C. Vaughn, Faustina C. Jackson, Mary C. Clarke, Thomas Cooper, Sr., Napolean Cooper, Carlise Cooper, Rev. Howard C. Cooper, Sr. and devoted niece Delanda Clarke.
She leaves to cherish her memory Her devoted brother Cornelius Cooper, Jr. and devoted nieces Marcia C. Edmonds and Voncile Clarke, devoted nephew Jeffrey T. Cooper, one sister-in-law, Mabel T. Cooper, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.