Emma E. ‘Tina’ Branham, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Millers Merry Manor, Indianapolis, IN.
She was born November 5, 1942 in Logan, WV to Mason Perry and Ruby (Burgess) Perry.
Tina was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening and tending to her flowers. She was an avid animal lover and especially loved dogs. She enjoyed the times spent camping with her husband through the years. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her kids and watching her family grow. Tina also had a love for BBQ ribs and was known to devour them every chance she could.
She married Richard A. Branham on August 7, 1989 and he preceded her in death on September 26, 2011.
Tina is survived by her daughter, Patricia Jett of Shelbyville, her sons, Jimmy Darling (wife, Jeanell) of Acton, Tommy Darling (wife, Frances) of Indianapolis, Billy Darling (Julie Branson) of Wannamaker, and Randy Darling (wife, Penny) of Nineveh; 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, and her brother, Chester (wife, Cora) Perry of Logan, WV.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her brothers, Bill and Mason, and her sisters, Georgia, Pauline, and Myrtle.
Visitation will be Friday, February 21, 2025 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176.
Funeral services will follow at 1:00 pm at the funeral home with Reverend Eddie Haynes officiating.
Burial will be in Whispering Hope Memorial Gardens and Crematory.
Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks, and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Tina’s family.
Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.
