Lizbeth "Libby" Branick

1950 ∼ 2018

Lizbeth “Libby” Branick, born July 14, 1950 was welcomed to heaven by her Savior when she passed from a blood clot in the lung on Saturday morning February 24, 2018.

She joyously accepted Christ as her Savior in her 20’s and gracefully served him as a member of Central Baptist Church in Port Arthur. Sunday school teacher, Vacation Bible School teacher and nursery worker, she was a “meeter of needs” whenever called upon. She attended Bible Study Fellowship for many years and was a former children’s leader in the Beaumont class. Libby had been employed as a legal secretary at Provost Umphrey Law Firm for 34 years.

She is survived by her Mom, Virgie Branick; Dad, Bruce Branick; sister, Laura Branick; sister, LeeDell Poole and her husband, Bob; Brothers, Jesse Branick and his wife, JoLynn, Jeff Branick and his wife, Sherrie; Aunt, Donnie Beckcom; Aunt and Uncle, Edel and Clyde Caughlin; Nieces, Jeslyn and Jena Branick, Merritt Branick James and her husband, Taylor, Ellie Grace Branick, Joanna Duncan and her husband, Rick; Great niece, Kate Duncan; Great Nephews, Sam Duncan and Jackson James, and several much loved cousins.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Tuesday evening, February 27, 2018, from 5:00p.m.-8:00p.m. at Melancon's Funeral Home in Nederland. The funeral service be at 2:00p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, February 28, 2018, also at the funeral home, with Dr. Phil Sigman officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches, Texas.

Donations may be made to Central Baptist Church or BibleStudyFellowshipInternational.org.

Condolences

Ashlee Frost February 28, 2018
Libby I miss you so much already, work is not the same without your smiling face and sweetness. I will always treasure our talks of how good and faithful our God is. You definitely left a legacy to all who knew and loved you. Rest in peace my sweet sweet friend!
Beverly Hall February 28, 2018
Prayers and heartfelt sympathy for the Branick family. Libby loved the Lord, lived her faith to the fullest, and through her kind spirit enjoyed helping others. I'll definitely miss her genuine friendship and over-the-top laughter! May you find comfort and joy in knowing we will see Libby again one day. Beverly (Punkin) Hall
Kim Broussard February 28, 2018
Our heart felt sympathies are with you. May the Lord give you all peace & comfort in this time of loss. Libby was a very special Lady, she will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Kim & Curtis Broussard
Paula Bothe February 27, 2018
Deepest sympathy, Jeff, to you and your family. I wish I had known her. She must have been a wonderful lady. Paula Bothe
James Overstreet February 27, 2018
Jeff, Jesse and family. Such a shock to hear of Libby's passing. My thoughts and prayers will be lifted up for you and your family. Jim Overstreet
Dorendia And Frank Watkins February 27, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of you. Dorendia & Frank Watkins.
Carol Hearn February 27, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry for your loss. Carol and Donald Hearn
Paul Noyola February 27, 2018
My condolences to Jeff, Jesse and all the Branick family. May the good Lord bless and comfort you at this time of your loss. Paul Noyola
Jenny Hamilton February 27, 2018
Libby is gone too soon and my heart breaks for the family grieving tonight. I've known Liz Beth since our Thomas Jefferson HS days and I always believed she was an only child. No one could be THAT sweet if they had to deal with teen age siblings! Then ... I met the rest of the family! Jesse and Jeff let me in on her secret way to get them (the boys) in trouble with the folks. I laughed so hard imagining soft spoken Libby making a fuss and accusing her brothers of Lord knows what on road trips with the family. I can only say that you guys know you had it coming! It was a special blessing when I was reconnected with my old friend many years later at Provost Umphrey Law Firm. Great memories!! I loved her and she loved me back! She is "home free!" In heaven for all eternity with Our Lord Jesus, healed and whole. Libby made it her life to love God and love others. A finer testimony of God's grace can't be expressed. She really got it right. The Branick family has always been close to my heart and my prayers for God's peace and comfort will continue. Jenny
Richard Stockton February 27, 2018
Bruce and Family I am so very sorry for your loss. You are a very good friend may God bestow his blessings on you and the rest of your family. RICHARD STOCKTON # 304.
Susan Lundy February 27, 2018
Libby was a very sweet soul and always had a kind word of encouragement to share. She befriended my grandson Maison and he always wanted to go see her when he was at my house, took him to Vacation bible school that he enjoyed immensely, She always baked us cookies at Christmas for I don't know how many years now. She will be missed dearly by us and many, many others.
Teri Perez February 26, 2018
Libby - One of the kindest people I've ever had the privilege of knowing. You will be missed. Teri Perez
Craig Lively February 26, 2018
Jeff and Jesse, my prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss. I remember Libby when I was just a kid at Fourth Avenue Baptist Church. She was a great lady! Craig Lively
M Diane Dwight February 26, 2018
Andy and I were very sorry to learn of Libby's passing. We know that she has arrived in a better place. She was always a person of faith, and her faith was inspiring to others. Libby was extremely intelligent, hard-working and loyal to the core. I deeply appreciate everything Libby did to support me in my work. We know that she is at peace now. We send our thoughts and prayers to everyone in her family and her many friends. Regret that recent surgery prevents me from making the trip to Jefferson County at this time. May the Lord be with the Branick family. Heartfelt condolences, M. Diane Dwight and Andrew C. Jackson
Penny Lemaire February 26, 2018
Libby, your heart and your smile were the brightest shining lights around. Today has been a hard day here at work not hearing your voice, but there is peace in my heart knowing exactly where you are today and knowing that the angels gathered around the throne are hearing your sweet voice and seeing your smiling face. i am honored to have called you my friend for the last 34 years. Fly high sweet friend! Jesse and Jeff, know that your sister was a true angel on this earth and loved by so so many. You and your family are in my hearts and in my prayers.
Kirk Rice February 26, 2018
On behalf of the Groves Police Department, I want to express our deepest sympathy in the loss of your sister. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Alma Lafleur Leblanc February 26, 2018
My deep condolences to the Branick family! I'm still reeling...! I first met Liz at Provost Umphrey and developed a rapid friendship! Liz was the most sweet, selfless person I've ever met and can truly say she was a friend! I will miss you dearly, Libby, but I know you're alive in Christ!
Anne Moser Mcgee February 26, 2018
Condolences to the Branick Family!
Dera B. February 26, 2018
Libby, I will miss you so much. Thank you for being a constant source of kindness and joy. You are so very special, and I am happy that I had the opportunity to know you these past two years. You leave a legacy love and kindness for all of us to follow, and I will always remember that being kind to others costs nothing and its impact can last forever.
Melissa Piedra February 26, 2018
Truly one of the kindest people ever. I will miss you dearly. It's tough walking past your desk. Condolences to the family.
Misty Sonnier February 26, 2018
My condolences to the family. Libby was the kindest soul I have ever known. No matter how bad of a work day I was having if my phone rang and I saw Liz Branick on my ID it would put a smile on my face. She was truly a shining light in this world. She will be missed here at PU by many!
Andrea Jordan Robin February 26, 2018
My condolences to the Branick family....
Christie Lejune February 26, 2018
There are no words to express how much you were loved and how you loved and cared for others. Praying for your family at this difficult time. Christie LeJune
Michelle Bass February 26, 2018
Libsters...I'm going to miss you so much. I'm going to miss your sweet little laugh, your mischievous dry sense of humor & whit when we were cutting up at work. You were always an angel when I needed it most. I'm going to miss my pod mate, Hammer. Fly high my sweet friend, I'll always cherish our times together...you were one in a million.
Darla Harrington February 26, 2018
Sweet, sweet Libby. I will miss you so. You were truly a bright light of God's love in a dark world. Prayers for your family...
Bridgette Jones February 26, 2018
Sweet Libby. You will be missed. Prayers to your family
Denise & Vance Lachausse (Noack) February 26, 2018
Our sincere condolences for Jesse, Jeff and the family during this time :pray::skin-tone-2:
Beverly Sanders February 26, 2018
Sweet, sweet Libby. You always had a gentleness, a joyfulness that lifted everyone you came in contact with. See you in Heaven!!
Liz Medlin February 26, 2018
Sweet Libby, may you rest peacefully. Lots of prayers to your family and friends!Such a kind soul. Liz Medlin
Rosalie Caughlin February 26, 2018
My dearest Libby,you were the most kindest and dearest person a cousin could have.I could always come too you and Aunt Virgie when I needed someone to talk too.I will truly be lost without you and your beautiful smile and laughter.I knew I picked the right person as Godmother to my Michelle and she couldn't have had a better one than you.Watch over her from heaven with your angel wings as I am sure you will.I love and miss you forever.Your cousin,Rosie
Jeff Darby February 26, 2018
Bruce (my dear Emmaus brother), Jesse, Jeff, and all the family, you have my deepest sympathy. I am sorry that I will miss the visitation and funeral due to a work trip. Jeff Darby
Shari Pratt February 26, 2018
Shari Pratt lit a candle in memory of Lizbeth "Libby" Branick
Carole Oubre Reeves February 26, 2018
What a sweet, kind soul. Gone too soon. Prayers for the family.
Louise Holstead February 26, 2018
Sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers going up during this difficult time! She was the kindest, sweet lady! I had the pleasure knowing her while working at Provost and Umphrey Law Firm. She will be missed. She was an angel!
Debbie Folse February 26, 2018
My condolences to the family.
Kay Weber Mcbeath February 26, 2018
Heartfelt sympathies to the entire Branick Family.
Karen Sticker Buckner February 26, 2018
Libby, you were such a special friend. I'll always love and miss you.
Liz Blake February 26, 2018
Such a beautiful, sweet and caring lady. I always looked forward to her smile at BSF. I know she is with our Savior and rests in peace. Prayers for family and friends.
Leigh Jordan February 26, 2018
Libby I will miss you in the halls at work and all your loving words you have given me over the years. Thank you for all the help you and your family gave me in a very tough time in my life. God rest your wonderful soul. Love Leigh Jordan
Jana Tevis February 26, 2018
I am saddened to hear of Libby’s passing. I had the joy of working with Libby at Provost Umphrey. She always had a smile on her face and sweet words. Heaven has gained a precious angel. Praying for the family in this difficult time.
Teena Golden February 26, 2018
Lizbeth and I were friends years ago when we both worked at the Port Arthur News. She was a genuinly good person, always kind to every one. We touched base again a few times through the years; now I wish I had done so more. I will always remember our happy times together with the knowledge that she is now in the presence of our Creator--she is with Jesus for eternity.
Mary Lee February 25, 2018
I had the extreme pleasure of working with Libby for many years at Provost Umphrey Law Firm. Libby was one in a million. Such a kind, loving person and an Angel that was on loan to us until she was called home. Fly high Libby. We all will miss you.
Pam West February 25, 2018
What a beautiful caring Christian lady. I had the privilege of knowing Lizbeth for many years in BSF. My prayers and thoughts are with her family. Pam
Euphemia Davis February 25, 2018
I loved her soft voice and caring spirit. Thea, BSF
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