Departed this life March 31, 2014. Mrs. Louise Branch, age 93, of Richmond. She was preceded in death by her husband, Purcell Branch Sr. and son, Michael Branch. She is survived by one son, Purcell Branch Jr.; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; two daughters- in- law, Denise and LaTanya Branch; one sister- in-law, Ida M. Moss and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue where the family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7:30PM Friday. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11A.M. at Fifth Baptist Church, 1415 W. Cary Street where remains will lie in state one hour prior to funeral time. Rev. Earl Brown(pastor) off. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the church 10:45AM Saturday.