Ernie Brannen

Ms. Ernie Brannen, age 94 of Lake Butler, passed away peacefully on Friday morning May 3, 2013 at the MacClenny Nursing and Rehab Center after an extended illness. Ms. Brannen was born in Gilford, Florida on October 20, 1918 to the late Mitchell and Leila Douglas. She was a life long resident of Lake Butler and was a cafeteria aid at the Union County High School for many years. Ms. Brannen was a member of the Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Mr. Everett Brannen; four children: Ellis Brannen, Benjamin Brannen, Denny Brannen and an infant daughter; two grandchildren: Larry Reed and Taylor Marie Gallatin. Ms. Brannen is survived by her two daughters: Frances Gaskins of Lake Butler and Nancy (Jimmy) Brannen of Lake Butler; four grandchildren: Deanna Gallatin, Jerrod, Ben and Mitchell Brannen all of Lake Butler. Twelve grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and two special friends: Sharon Childer and Vickie Osbourne also survive. Funeral Services for Ms. Brannen will be conducted at 10:30 A.M. on Monday May 6, 2013 at the Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Jimmy Thornton and Elder Jimmy Brannen officiating. Internment will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. The Family will receive friends on Sunday evening May 5, 2013 from 6:30 to 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Archer Funeral Home of Lake Butler is in charge of all arrangements, 386-496-2008. Please sign the guestbook at www.archerfuenralhome.com