Kathy M. Branson, 76, went to her Lord on July 13, 2021, in the Autumn Oaks Caring Center in Mountain Grove. Kathy was born on Oct. 24, 1944, in Olney Springs, Colo., and was later adopted by Otis and Myra Sanders. Kathy accepted the Lord at a young age and treasured her time in church. She loved listening to Christian music and reading her Bible. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Albert Borders and Howard Sanders; and one sister, Carolyn Payne. Kathy is survived by two sons, Mark Branson and John (Sarah) Branson; one daughter, Tina Branson; 12 grandchildren, Cody (Tiffany), Jenica, Haley (Jared), Brittany (Yabets), Allison (Cody), Molly, Morgan, Mariah (Dylan), Mikaela, Hannah, Sidney and Emily; and six great-grandchildren, Catherine, Joe, Cullen, Jensson, Jasper and Delson. A private family burial will be at Hillcrest cemetery. Cremation was under the direction of Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home. Online condolences: www.craighurttfuneralhome.com.
