Elizabeth Anne Branner Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Elizabeth Anne Branner of Broadway, Virginia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 4, 2025 at the age of 77. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elizabeth Anne Branner to pay them a last tribute.
Though Elizabeth has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John C. Crim and Mary Hutzler Crim; and her husband Lawrence Bradford "L. B." Branner, III. She is survived by: her children, Katie Branner of Broadway and L. Bradford Branner, IV of Grottoes; and her siblings, Jane Stephenson of Evington and Charles Crim of Mechanicsville.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 9th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Grandle Funeral Home (148 E Lee St, Broadway, VA 22815). A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 10th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Of the Brethren Cemetery (11374 Phillips Store Rd, Broadway, VA 22815).
Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Broadway Presbyterian Food Pantry, P.O. Box 366, Broadway, VA 22815.
