Anita Earp Branch, age 71, of Lenoir passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at her residence. She was born April 18, 1955 in Caldwell County to the late Richard Junior Earp and Virginia Triplett Earp.

Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of 34 years, Walter Thomas Branch of the home; one son, Christopher Branch of Lenoir; two brothers, Charles Richard Earp of Massachusetts, and Rev. Robert Eugene Earp and wife Cindy of Lenoir; and one sister, Donna Greene and husband Lowell of Lenoir.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at Beaver Creek Advent Christian Church with Rev. David Blythe, Rev. Robert Earp, and Rev. Robert "Bob" Hodges officiating. Interment will immediately follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. at the church.

Serving as pallbearers will be Jordan Branch, Joshua Branch, Robbie Earp, James Earp, Harper Hartley, and Quinton Hartley.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to Beaver Creek Advent Christian Church, P.O. Box 56, Ferguson NC 28624 or PCD Foundation, 10023 Morris Road, Bloomington, MN 55437.

Online condolences may be left at www.greer-mcelveenfuneralhome.com

Greer-McElveen Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the Branch family.