Alice Mae Branson was born February 6, 1932, north of Weatherford, Oklahoma to Ernest N. and Iva (Kirkland) Maynard and passed away at home surrounded by her family on Monday, May 21, 2018, at the age of 86 years, 3 months, and 15 days.

Alice was raised and attended school in Weatherford. She attended Draughins Business School in Oklahoma City. On July 29, 1955, she married Leonard Branson in Weatherford and later made their home in Hydro raising four children. Alice was a homemaker for many years and watched several children in her home during these years. Later she worked at the Maple Lawn Manor for five years. She then worked at Owl Photo in Weatherford, until the closing of the plant. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, and being with family. She never missed a football game from little league thru high school for her two grandsons; Tyson & Brice. Her service to God and attending all services at the Church of Christ was most important in her life.

Alice is survived by three daughters, Peggy Prince and husband, Greg of Wewoka, Oklahoma, Sandra Branson and Cathy Branson of Hydro, Oklahoma; one son, James Branson of Hydro, Oklahoma; two grandsons, Tyson Prince and Brice Prince of Wewoka, Oklahoma; two "bonus" granddaughters, Amanda and Carissa of Wewoka, Oklahoma; two sisters, Mary Page and Eula Payne Constein of Weatherford, Oklahoma; one brother, Earl Maynard and wife, Janice of Arco, Idaho; sisters-in-law, Connie Branson, Glenda Branson, Shirley Williams and husband, Roy; and brother-in-law, Ben Branson. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, R.L., D.V., and Ward; and one sister, Vergie Mae.