Mrs. Regina Bullard Branch, a real sweetheart, born February 14, 1950, left to go to her heavenly home on Monday, September 16, 2019, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton.

Born to Patricia Wilcox and Lawrence Bullard of Broadridge Road in Orrum, NC, Gina attended Orrum High School, graduating with honors as Salutatorian of her class.  She married her high school sweetheart, Johnny Branch, her senior year and traveled with her husband throughout Europe as he served in the Air Force. While in Frankfurt, Germany, she attended the university and received an associate degree in culinary arts and furthered her education at Niagara Falls Technical College in New York.

After returning to Lumberton, Gina worked for Scarborough Building Supply and Concrete Service for many years.  Gina then adventured into a new career to use her culinary skills by opening Gina's Cakes & Catering, where she used her skills to serve the residents of eastern North Carolina and even Governor Jim Hunt.  She was active in the community, serving for several years as past president of the local United Daughters of the Confederacy Chapter 942.

After operating Meadow Manor for many years, Gina served as the food service director for Pine Crest Country Club.  After a brief retirement, Gina returned to work part time as a sales consultant for Snazzy Cat Boutique and hostess for Finn Oliver's Family Restaurant.

She is survived by her husband of fifty-one and a half years and a son, Aaron Scott Branch and wife Kimberly and their daughter, Haleigh.  Also, to cherish her memories is a sister, Sherrie Bullard Moody Turnage of Dillon, SC; a beloved niece, Shanna Branch Steed of Wilmington, NC; and brother-in-law, Tommy Branch; another niece, Traci Moody; and nephews: Brett Moody, Travis Branch, Danny Cox, James Martin Bullard, and Justin Milstein, and Anthony Branch

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, James Martin Bullard; and a sister, Vickie Bullard Branch.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc., 809 E. 5 ^th Street in Lumberton.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at 2:00 PM at Godwin Heights Baptist Church, 704 Godwin Avenue in Lumberton, with Rev. David Hawes, Dr. Lynn Bullock, and Rev. Gary Strickland officiating. Burial will follow at Broad Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery in Orrum.

Flowers are welcome, but if you'd like, a memorial contribution may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN  38105.