Viola Lee Britt Branch, age 85, of Laurens, SC, formerly of Lumberton, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at NHC Healthcare, Laurens, SC. She was born on March 14, 1927 to the late Andrew Frances Britt and the late Florida Mae Stephens Britt.

Mrs. Branch is survived by one daughter, Jo Ann Shultz, of Lumberton; one brother, Andrew Rowland Britt, of Tarboro; one nephew, Clinton Frances Britt, Jr. and wife, Paula, of Hope Mills; two great-nephews, James Howard Parrish, of Stedman, NC, and Ethan Britt, of Hope Mills; two grandchildren, Robert Earl Turner and wife, DeeDee, of St. Pauls, and Brian Daniel Turner, Newberry, SC; and three great-grandchildren, Joshua Turner, Davis Turner, and Emily Turner.

A graveside memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Gardens of Faith Cemetery in Lumberton, with Rev. Henry C. Bruce officiating.

A time of visitation will follow services at the graveside.