Daffie Smith Branson

Daffie Smith Branson, age 86, of Asheboro went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Clapps Nursing Home.

Mrs. Branson was born in Chatham County on August 4, 1936 to Emmett and Lena Smith. She was a member of West Bend United Methodist Church. She championed and sold Tupperware for over 35 years and retired from Community One Bank, formerly First National Bank of Asheboro. Mrs. Branson was an avid gardener and held a well-renowned green thumb, a great hobby she passed down to many generations. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Branson was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Branson, son Randy Branson and sister, Alice Davis.

Mrs. Branson is survived by her daughters, Kristie Scherer (Ryan) of Denton, Sandi Branson (Dennis) of Asheboro; son, Robert D. Branson (Angela) of Asheboro; daughter-in-law and husband Tammy Branson Stevens (Bobby) of Randleman grandchildren, Andrew Wilson (Jamie) of Franklinville, Megan Faulkner (Jeremy) of Climax, Lauren Branson Weaver (Grant) of Temple, TX, Kendra Brown (John) of Randleman, Braden and Deacon Scherer of Denton; great grandchildren, Aaron West, Kolby and Grayson Wilson, Luke Faulkner, Anna and Jesse Brown; brothers, Arthur Smith (Martha) of Siler City, Paul Smith (Carol) of Bennett.

The family will receive friends Monday, May 15, 2023 from 11:00-12:30 at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Ave., Asheboro and other times at the home of her daughter, Sandi Branson. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 pm in the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Junior Summey officiating. Burial will be in the West Bend United Methodist Church Cemetery.