Sandra Branham, avid traveler
Sandra Branham, 81, of Ocean View, and formerly of Frederick, Md., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, at Brandywine Senior Living in Rehoboth Beach. She was born July 20, 1940, in Cumberland, Md., daughter of the late Victor and Margaret Smith.
Mrs. Branham had many interests and hobbies. She was a faithful member of her church and very involved with Al-Anon. An avid traveler, Mrs. Branham was proud to have visited all 50 states. Big Bear Lake in West Virginia, where she spent her summers, was her favorite. She enjoyed crocheting and reading and kept active by routinely walking. Mrs. Branham was never without a smile, and her laughter was contagious. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and cherished the time spent with them. Mrs. Branham was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Loved by many, she will be deeply missed by all who had the good fortune to know her.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Branham was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 42 years, Carroll Hunter Branham; her brother, Dale Smith; and her granddaughter, Nicole Kramer. She is survived by her children: Victor Lon Branham (Mark) of Rehoboth Beach, Aldo Dean Branham Sr. (Jo) of Frederick, Md., and Sally Antoinette Kramer of Frederick; her grandchildren, Dean Branham (Danielle), Hunter Branham (Allison), Diane Lower (Isaac), Lon Branham (Emily), Amanda Kramer, and Ryan Kramer; her great-grandchildren, Race, Isaac Lee, Riley, Taylor, Josie, Grant, Jackson, Kayla, Kameran, Karmyn, and Kobe; and her brothers, Mel Smith of Nebraska and Ray Smith of Maryland.
Memorial Services will be held in April at Fenwick Island Baptist Church and in May at Big Bear Lake. Details to follow.
Final care has been entrusted to Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, 34 Washington St., Ste. 310, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481, or curealz.org, American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231, or heart.org.
Visit Mrs. Branham’s Life Memorial webpage and sign her virtual guestbook at parsellfuneralhomes.com/.
