Pauline "Paula" Patton Branch, age 70, of Nashville, TN died peacefully in her home after an extended illness that she fought with great courage. Thursday, June 30, 2016. A native of Shelby, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Robert and Florence Dulin Patton.

Mrs. Branch is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Sam Branch; children, Wayne Lawson of Murfreesboro and Laura Lawson Webb and her husband David of Nashville, TN; step-children, Roderick Branch of Atlanta, GA; Ramiah Branch of Nashville; and Rytesha Branch of Murfreesboro; four grandchildren, John Zavisa, Garrett Lawson, Haley Lawson and Lennox Branch; six siblings, Betty Hall and her husband Darryl, Bob Patton and his wife, Audrey, LeRoy Patton and his wife, Juanita, Carol Culler and her husband, Jim, Michael Brady and his wife, Diane, and Tina Green; along with much loving extended family and her loving canine friend, Shelby.

Mrs. Branch loved yard sales. She loved to collect numerous treasures including, art, figurines and dolls. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Memorials in memory of Mrs. Branch can be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Donate

A time of sharing will be held at Woodfin Memorial Chapel on Sunday, July 10, 2016, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.