Joy Christeen Branch

February 19, 1941 - February 22, 2002

Joy Christeen Branch, 61, of Lindsay, OK passed away from this life to be with the Lord on Friday, February 22, 2002. She was born February 19, 1941 to Frank Lorenzo Scoggins and Grace Pendley Scoggins in the town of Purdy, OK where she called home until marrying Benham John (B.J.) Branch of Alex, OK on October 17, 1964. The couple made their home on a farm located northeast of Bradley where she lived the rest of her life as a christian, a Baptist, a wife, a mother, a grandmother and a friend. Christeen was a second generation member of the Purdy O.H.C.E. Club, of which her mother was a charter member, for 44 years. Christeen was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bradley; an inspector for the Grady County Election Board, an organizer and leader in Garvin County rural/agricultural activities; and most important of all to her a good homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Benham John ( B.J.) of Lindsay; daughter Tracy Branch of Stillwater, OK; son Richard Branch and wife Stephanie of Washington, OK; grandchildren Josey Branch and Kassi Branch of Skiatook, OK. One sister Ruby and husband, Wiley Gosnell of Lindsay, OK; nieces and nephews: Tony, Anita, Jarrod, Jesse and Justin Gosnell; Mark, Dara, Travis, Tyler and Kayla Gosnell all of Lindsay, OK; Derek and LaDonna Bullard of Tulsa, OK; Len Scoggins of Arlington, VA; and Tiffany and Shan Macklin of Byers, Texas. She was preceded in death by both parents and one brother, Leon Scoggins. Christeen will be best remembered as a kind woman; whom after having known her, would wish for you to be well loved, well fed and know Jesus Christ. Funeral services will be at the First Baptist Church in Bradley, OK on Tuesday, February 26, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Cletis Lee conducting the service. Burial will be in Alex Cemetery Alex, OK. Pallbearers will be Gaylon Mitchusson, Darrell Richardson, Tony Gosnell, Mark Gosnell, Derek Bullard and David Wall. Honorary pallbearers will be Leon Stanley, Jay Mann, Earl Branch, Bill Branch, Bryan Branch and Johnny Branch. Memorials may be viewed online at www.boydstonfuneralhome.com Arrangements are with B. G. Boydston Funeral Home in Lindsay, OK.