Alta Brannon, 63, of Bosqueville, passed away Tuesday, September 18th at her residence. Funeral services will be 10AM Friday, September 21st at Bosqueville Baptist Church with Dr. Brad Herridge officiating. Graveside services will follow at 4PM at Vashti Cemetery in Vashti, near Bowie. Visitation will be 6 to 8PM Thursday, September 20tat Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
Alta was born August 24, 1949 in Bowie to Lewis Ray and Vera Delaney (Chappell) Fergueson. She married Michael Don Brannon on June 14, 1975 in Bellevue, TX. She worked 23 years as a elementary school teacher for Petrolia I.S.D., Wichita Falls I.S.D., and Killeen I.S.D. She and Michael moved to Bosqueville in June 2011 and was a member of Bosqueville Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include husband of 37 years, Michael Don Brannon of Waco; son, Jeffrey Michael and wife Jennifer of Dallas; daughter, Krista Ann Brannon of San Diego, CA; granddaughters, Avery Brannon and Addison Brannon, both of Dallas; and brother, Gary Leo Fergueson of Bellevue.
Pallbearers will be Jason Brannon, Jody Brannon, Nick Brannon, Joshua Kieschnick, Joe Mitchell, and Brent Davenport. Honorary pallbearers are Steve Cookingham, Ty Elam, James Gibson, Gene Harrell, Bill Hendrickson, Joe Nelson, David Robinson, and Don Shipley.
The family wishes to acknowledge a special Thank you to Bosqueville Baptist Church and Providence Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations should be made to the Global Education Fund, a charity that her daughter Krista chairs that offers faith-based educational resources to underprivileged children and communities around the world. Alta was passionate about children
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Alta was a lovely, caring person. She was a great teacher who cared about her students. I appreciated her friendship. Inspite of her health problems, she always wore a smile.
Dear Mike, Jeff, Krista and family. We were so saddened to hear about Alta’s passing. She was such a beautiful person inside and out. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time and for the days and weeks to come.
Mike, David Robinson called me last night and gave me the news. I am so very sorry. Alta had such a strong faith and I know you will continue to seek Him and His strength as you have always. My prayers are for you and your family that GOD will grant you peace.
Thoughts and prayers to Mike and all the family. I was saddened to read of Alta’s passing, but I know that she has suffered so much for a number of years. Her life was short, but she touched more lives than most of us. A truly special gal.
To a beautiful woman that will be greatly missed for she thought others and there needs. I wll always remember that beautiful smile.
So sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful wife, Alta. She was a sweetheart! We have been praying for her for quite awhile but know she is in the arms of our Savior and we will see her again. Take care, Mike, and again our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Mike, Krista, Jeff and families; Our thoughts are with you today. Alta was a beautiful soul that made the world a much nicer place. We are blessed with wonderful memories. Our love to you. Kathy & Emily
Mike and your precious family, Danny and I are so very sorry for your loss. May God’s loving arms hold you and comfort you through these very sad days. You are in our constant thoughts and prayers.
My sincere and heartfelt sympathies go out to each and every one of you in the loss of your precious Alta. She was a jewel, and I am blessed to have known and worked with her. I used to admire her lunch everyday at Alamo, so one day she made one especially for me. "To know Alta truly was to know the face of God!" Much love to all.
Dear Brannon Family,
As you experienced, Alta displayed the love of Christ daily. Her love for her family was 2nd only to her love for her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, whom she honored at every opportunity. So many times when she was in need of prayer she was praying for others and asking others to pray for her family. The comfort we have now is that one day we will be with her in the presence of God who she faithfully served. May you know the peace of Christ as He rules in your hearts as He so evidently ruled in Alta’s heart.
Mike,
Our prayers are with you during this time. May God Bless you and your family.