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Funeral Ceremony: 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora
Interment: Elmwood Cemetery
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. on Saturday evening at the funeral home
Tina Jo Branham, age 68, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Sunday morning, October 27, 2024, at her home.
She was born February 17, 1956, in Flora, the daughter of Glen Leon and Laura Jean (Sloan) Henson.
Tina had worked in the cafeteria at Flora High School and later as a department manager at Flora Walmart, recently retiring after 20 years. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinal baseball fan and enjoyed coffee, taking photos, celebrating Halloween, and taking walks at Charley Brown Park.
Her family held a very special place in her heart, and she truly loved each and every one of them. She always looked forward to spending time and making memories with her kids, grandkids, great-niece, and great-nephews.
Tina had a remarkable ability to strike up a conversation and connect with anyone she met. Her friendly smile and vibrant spirit touched many lives over the years. She will be remembered for her kind and caring heart and the zest she had for life.
She is survived by her children: Amy (Tyson) Tolliver of Effingham and Ryan (Diana) Branham of Noble; 4 grandchildren: Kennedy and Jack Tolliver of Effingham and Lillie and Macie Branham of Noble; siblings: Sandra Henson of Cisne, Beverly (Chris) Britton of Orchardville, Connie (Dave) Rhodes of Flora, and David (Carolyn) Henson of Iuka; 4 nieces: Kendra (Greg) Warner of Effingham, Kristen (Cody) Lynn of Cisne, Taylor Rhodes (Trent Lewis) of Flora, and Jessica (Mark) Dickman of Alton; 2 great-nephews: Grant Warner and Sawyer Lynn; and a great-niece: Sophie Lynn.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
A funeral ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday evening at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to an Education Fund for Tina’s grandchildren and these will be accepted through the funeral home. Please make checks payable to Amy Tolliver. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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Tina was such a sweet and funny lady. Praying for all of you.
Aunt TeTe you were always the spunky one. You would do anything, for anyone of us! We will miss you so, so much! We love you! ❤️
Tina was the best of neighbors! She always had a great story to tell and loved to talk about her family. She will truly be missed. Hugs and prayers to all of the family!
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. So sorry to hear of Tina's passing. I always enjoyed our talks at the park.
I have known and talked to Tina over the years. Such a sweet lady. She will be missed. Condolences to Tina's family
Tina was a hoot talk to at Wal Mart......Prayers for the whole family cause she will be missed!!!!
Taylor, I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your aunt. My prayers are with all the family.
So very sorry to hear this. My sincerest condolences.
If you were fortunate enough to call Tina your friend, you were blessed. She had a big heart and was always so kind to everyone. She will be missed by all that knew her. 💔 Prayers to the family.
Oh Sandy. I’m so saddened to hear of the loss of your sister. May God comfort you and your family at this time.
Bev and Connie i am so sorry to hear about Tina, she was a very sweet lady!! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Condolences to all of the family. I've known Tina from way back, growing up a few blocks from where she did, attending the same church, etc. We would run into Tina while walking at the park, the last time just last week. She mentioned a family trip she had just taken to Indiana and her 50th class reunion. Glad we got to see her. She will be missed.
Amy and Ryan and Tina’s family, so very sorry to hear of her passing. She was a year ahead of me in school but we had a lot of classes together in high school. When I would see her at Walmart, we would catch up. She couldn’t wait to retire so she could spend more time with all of you. She loved you all so much. She was very proud of you all.
Tina was one of the best! Always had a smile for you and truly meant it when she asked you how you were doing She will be missed by everyone
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. TINA WAS A SWEET GAL.
Prayers for all of the family she was a great lady
Tina was such a sweet sweet soul. I will miss her big smile.
Will miss you Tina. It was a joy to .visit with you at the class reunion. Prayers for family.
My condolences to the family 🙏
Dave & Carolyn: I’m so sorry for the loss of your sister. My prayers are with you and all the family during this difficult time. Love you both.
Thoughts and comforting prayers to you all
I express my sincere condolences and prayers to the family of Tina Branham. I knew Tina since the 1st grade, as we both attended school in Flora and graduated together in the class of 1974. Tina's maternal grandparents lived directly across the street from me, therefore, I would regularly see Tina while growing up. I recently got to re-connect with Tina when we both attended the 50th class reunion in Flora, only 3 weeks preceding her passing. We spent considerable time talking to each other and she updated me about her life, since we had not seen each other or spoken to each other in 50 years, as I live on the East Coast. I now count that time as precious memories and am so thankful we got to communicate with each other one last time. She told me her family meant the world to her and she was so happy to share with me photos of her children and grand-children with pride. She also took pride in her home and expressed how happy she was with life. I shall greatly miss my friend, Tina, who I have known since we were 6 years old.
This is so sad to hear. My heart goes out to her family. She was cherished by many. We will miss you Tina
So sorry for your loss. Tina was a wonderful person. Prayers.
Tina was a special lady. Praying for all of you.
Tina will be missed by so many. So friendly and helpful at Walmart. Such a loss for anyone who knew her. Prayers for her family at the difficult time.
My sincere condolences to you all.
My deepest sympathy for your family and friends! I'm so truly sorry Amy and Ryan. I will miss your mom a lot. Prayers!
Sincere condolences to the family in memory by Tina’s many friends and former school mates.
Amy and family Sorry for your loss. TeTe was a super nice person. Peace and love to you all during this difficult time. God bless.....
So sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers for the family.
Heaven gained an angel. She will be missed very much. I have known the whole family so long. Prayers for the family.
Tina was one of a kind. She was always nice. She was one of my favorites at WalMart. She taught me alot about working retail with a smile. I will miss her. Fly high my friend...
Tina was a very special lady, she will be greatly missed. Prayers to the family!💖
Such a sweet lady. Always so kind and helpful. Prayers for the family.
I am so sad to hear about Tina's passing!!!you all have our deepest sympathy!! Tins was a wonderful peson to all that knew her!! I always enjoyed visiting with her at Walmart!! She will be missed!!!
So sorry to hear of her passing. She was such a sweet soul. She was always smiling and seemed like she loved life! Had many conversations with her over the years! Continued prayers for all of you.
Tina was such a special person. Very kind, friendly and always willing to help. Everytime I saw her at Walmart we would stop and say hello and I can still her say”can I help you find something? My prayers go out to all her family who she held dear to her heart. Rest in peace Tina.
I thought so much of Tina!! Such a friendly sweet Gal. Loved talking with her anytime I saw her !! She was always one of Cheer!! Tina will be missed and well remembered by all that knew her.
Only been in the area for a decade. She always went out of her way to say hello and strike up a lively conversation with Frank and I. Will always remember the laugh! Going to miss that 'can do' attitude. RIP Tina
Sending warm thoughts and condolences to Tina’s family. I’ve known Tina since childhood and always knew her to be kind, thoughtful and considerate, qualities so many wish to attain, but were the pillars of her personality from an early age. I just saw Tina at our Highschool reunion - and she immediately came up to welcome me and my 14 year-old Granddaughter, and made both of us feel like we belonged. I treasure our photo together and hearing about her love for her family and friends. Rest in peace, sweet Tina. With love, Janna Cosby
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. She was a special lady and will be missed.
We are so very sorry for your loss. You’re all in our prayers.
I remember Tina as a big sister as a child, back door neighbor. Only ever known her to be sweet and caring. Love to the family.
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