BRANCH, TharessaL., “Tessie” 4/12/1965 – 10/13/2018 Fondly known by everyone as Tessie, was born on a cloudy Monday where the temperature was 7’ C on April 12, 1965.Tessie was an active church member of Cleaves Temple CME from a young age through adulthood. Sylvester Ray Branch & Tina Branch preceded her in death. Tessie leaves two sons, LaRon and Clearion Branch, a brother, Kenneth A Branch and sister, Denise McTier. The great legacy of the branch family values were shown lovingly from Edna Hines Branch and Edna Marie Branch. God knew Tessie would attend school, play tennis and go to modeling school. God surrounded Tessie with nieces, nephews and great role model cousins. Who can put a number to the lives and memories of her?She was God’s gift to us. That big grin with white teeth showing will remain for years to come.God knew she would be an aunt and a mother. Tessie struggled with multiple sclerosis for years yet she remained feisty as ever. God’s daughter left our presence on the evening of October 13, 2018. God knew her favorite color was blue.Join us on October 25, 2018 to celebrate her life. Please wear her favorite color of blue in solidarity.We shall laugh and cry together for God has done a wondrous thing by sharing Tharessa L Branch with us. Celebration of Tessie's Life: Thur., October, 25, 2018 at 2:00pm at Braman Mortuary (72 St. Chapel) Braman Mortuary (72 St. Chapel) 1702 N. 72 St. Omaha, NE68114 402-391-2171