Vickie Branch

Branch, Vickie J., 60, of Tampa, died September 14, 2008 after a short but valiant struggle with brain cancer. Vickie and her family moved to Tampa in 1983 and became members of Village Presbyterian Church and in 2002 a Deacon. She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, William M. Branch III; beloved mother Evelyn B. Hardy of Suffolk, VA; cherished sons William M. Branch IV of Cincinnati, OH and Blair A. Branch of Tampa; cherished grandson Evan Branch of Lynnhaven, VA; step-daughters Cynthia (Ethan) Weeks and Jennifer (Michael) Jannusch; 5 step-grandchildren; brother Kenneth (Donna) M. Johnson; and many other relatives and friends. A Memorial service will take place at Village Presbyterian Church, 13115 S. Village Drive, Tampa on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Family members will hold a visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Segal Funeral Home, 3909 Henderson Blvd., Tampa. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to LifePath Hospice, 11150 N. 53rd St., Temple Terrace, FL 33617. Interment will be private.