Charlene Liza Braneff
Charlene Liza Braneff, 59, of Starks, Louisiana, and formerly of Devil’s Pocket, Texas, died Tuesday, July 14, 2015, at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 18, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother Reginald Brandenburg. Burial will follow at Laurel Sudduth Bluff Cemetery in Deweyville.
Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:00-10:00 a.m., Saturday at the funeral home.
Born in Kirbyville, Texas, on July 25, 1955, Charlene was the daughter of Simon Burrell and Emma Mae (Murphy) Williams. Charlene worked as an LVN with home health. She had a beautiful singing voice and loved to sing in church. She loved being with her friends and family, especially her seven grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Deidre “DeeDee” Bean; parents; brothers, Paul Williams, Donnie Williams, and L.C. Williams; and former husband, Albert “Bear” Braneff.
Charlene is survived by her daughter, Lisa Verdine and husband Bryan; son, Jerry Bass II and wife Mandy; grandchildren, Daygon Bean, Caleb Bass, Graycie Bean, Trent Verdine, Brianna Verdine, Jacob Bass, and Carli Verdine; brother, Buddy Williams and wife Lil’ Debbie; sisters, Cardelia Smith and husband Nick, Ethel Cooper and husband Gary; and sisters-in-law, Marie Williams (wife of Paul), Pamela Williams (wife of Donnie), and Sue Williams (wife of L.C.).
Condolences
Cordelia Williams Smith
July 21, 2015
We were more then Sisters...You was my Best Friend. Thinking of all the wonderful times we shared together. I will miss & love you always. No Goodbyes...Just..."Until We Meet Again". I Love You Little Sis:)
Jane S Bass
July 17, 2015
Jane S Bass purchased the Lovely One Spathiphyllum Plant for the family of Charlene Braneff.
Joan Williams
July 17, 2015
Joan Williams lit a candle in memory of Charlene Braneff
Carolyn Verdine
July 17, 2015
Carolyn Verdine lit a candle in memory of Charlene Braneff
Carolyn Verdine
July 17, 2015
I had the honor of sharing grandchildren with Charlene. ..she was the most loving ,caring,generous person ..I will miss you sweet MoMo Charlene. .
Ann Anderson
July 17, 2015
I am sorry for your loss.
Rev. Donald Ray Frazier
July 16, 2015
To the family of Charlene Braneff,I am sorry to hear of the lose of Charlene but rest assured she is in a better home now. I knew her from when I a young boy. I remember her singing at The Pocket Full Gospel Church many a time and I loved to hear her sing for the Lord. She will missed by one and all. We had prayer for the family Tuesday Night when we learned of her passing. Prayers are still going on for everyone. God Bless You All.Rev. Donald Ray FrazierPastorThe Pocket Full Gospel Church
Faye Hippler Bowers
July 16, 2015
Charlene was one of the sweetest and kindest people during our DHS days. I'm truly sorry to hear of her passing away. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you.