Carolyn Beecher Branch

Carolyn Beecher Branch, age 91, of Baxley went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at her residence under the care of Coastal Hospice. 

Mrs. Carolyn was born October 9, 1934 in Appling County to the late Collis “Bay” Beecher and the late Alma Carter Beecher. She was a member of Spring Branch Baptist Church where she served her Lord and was active in her Sunday School Class. Mrs. Carolyn was co-owner of Grady Branch Heating and Cooling and the Tastee Freez for many years.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Branch; and sisters, Zula Branch, Merle Mason, and Estelle McLain.

Survivors include her daughters, Brenda Branch and Dana (Eddie) Rentz of Baxley; sister, Patsy (Buck) Buchannan of Baxley; brother, Russell Beecher of Baxley; and grandchildren, Patrick (Madison) Rentz, Caroline Rentz (Luke Hutchinson); and a great grandchild, Anderson Grady Rentz and several nieces and nephews also survive. 

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Spring Branch Baptist Church with Rev. Tommy Daniels, Rev. Ryan Lamb, and Rev. Rick Brown officiating. Interment will follow in Omega Cemetery. 

Active pallbearers will be Luke Hutchinson, Eduardo Zavala, Will Smith, Adam Smith, Lincoln Mann and Knox Mann. 

A visitation will be held Tuesday, June 9, 2026 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Spring Branch Baptist Church.

The family expresses profound gratitude for the visits from friends and family and acknowledges the exceptional kindness and care extended to Caroline Carter and staff, Coastal Hospice, special caretakers, Cotillious Miller, Angie Taylor and Kim McDaniel.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.