Virginia Hardin Branch, age 94, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2014, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton. She was born in Robeson County, NC on September 18, 1920 to the late William H. and Lillian Byrd Hardin. She previously worked as a nursing assistant at Southeastern Regional Medical Center.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest Branch; daughters, Lucile Stoker and Virginia R. Harrington; two brothers and two sisters.

Mrs. Branch is survived by a son, Sonny Hardin of the home; seven grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and several great-great-grandchildren.

A time for visitation with the family will be held on Monday evening, November 3, 2014, from 6:00-9:00 PM at the home on 177 Rachel Street in Lumberton, NC.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, at 2:00 PM at Meadowbrook Cemetery in Lumberton, NC.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Potters House on Chippewa Street in Lumberton.