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Linda Jean Branning, age 56 of Oak Ridge passed away Thursday November 29, 2007 at St. Mary’s Hospice in Halls. Linda was born May 20, 1951 in Clermont, FL. She was a CNA with Oak Ridge Retirement Center. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and volunteered at the White Elephant. She enjoyed painting, arts and crafts, reading, bird watching and loved all kinds of nature. She is survived by her parents Robert and Dorothy Cunningham of Oak Ridge, two daughters Danel Branaham and husband Mark of Florida, Melissa Branning also of Florida. She is also survived by two brothers Jerry Cunningham and his wife Brenda of Oak Ridge and Glenn Cunningham and wife Vida of California. Four grandchildren; JJ, Phillip, and Eric Branning and Owen Branaham also survive her.
There will be a memorial service Thursday December 6, 2007 at 3:30 pm at St Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Michael Woods officiating. Interment will be private.