Leslie Jane (Hawthorne) Branch, age 83 of Middleville, Michigan, passed away November 8, 2016.
Leslie was born January 6, 1933 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, MI. She graduated from Hastings High School. She was married September 3, 1955 to Robert Branch at the Presbyterian Church in Hastings - a marriage that lasted 61 years.
Leslie was an amazing spouse and mother. She was humble by nature and gave willingly of herself to make others happy. Leslie was preceded in death by her father, Leslie E. Hawthorne, mother, Angie (Hitchcock) Hawthorne and brother Michael.
Leslie is survived by her husband, Robert Branch, her five children; Dana (Rick) Evans, Robert Jr. (Kathy) Branch, Amy (Paul) Morway, Cary (Beth) Branch and Jim (Casey) Branch, her 9 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and her sisters Sue McLauchlan, Myra (Walt) Kreitlow and Melinda (Brady) Banta.
In keeping with Leslie's wishes, there will be no memorial services.
Those wishing to make a memorial may donate to The American Kidney Foundation or the American Heart Association.
Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. To leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.