Lois Margaret Prevatte Branch, age 83, of Lumberton, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton. She was born August 17, 1934 in Robeson County to the late Pink Prevatte and the late Berline Prevatte. She was a dedicated member of First Pentecostal Holiness Church for over 25 years.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two sons: Curtis Tyner and Charles "Chuckie" Tyner, Jr.; a brother, Alton Prevatte; and a sister, Louise Caulder.

She is survived by her husband, David F. Branch, Sr. of the home; a daughter: Pamela Tyner Harper and husband Charles of Lumberton; a step-daughter, Beth Wallwork of Lumberton; two step-sons: David Branch, Jr. and wife JoAnne of Lumberton and Steve Branch and wife Fran of Fayetteville; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a brother, James Prevatte of Lumberton.

The family will receive friends prior to the funeral on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, from 1:00-2:00 PM at First Pentecostal Holiness Church. Following the visitation, a funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM with Rev. Anthony Rich officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Women's Ministry of First Pentecostal Holiness Church, 812 E. 5th Street, Lumberton, NC 28358.