Vivian Jean Carlisle Branson, 91, of Henderson, Kentucky, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020, at Good Samaritan Home in Evansville, Indiana.

She was born February 25, 1929, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  She was a member of Zion Baptist Church, and over the years she enjoyed bowling, sewing, painting, and being a homemaker.  She retired from Head Start after 26 years of service.

She was preceded in death by her father, John A. Carlisle, Sr.; her mother, Jeannette B. Weust; her stepmother, Katherine Carlisle; and one brother, John A. Carlisle, Jr.

Survivors include her five children, Charles E. "Butch" Branson and his wife, Kelle, John C. Branson and his wife, Ann, Patricia A. Dockery and her husband, Bruce, Marlin A. Branson and his wife, Mary Jo, and Mark A. Branson and his wife, Heather; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Private family services will be held.

There will be no visitation.

Contributions may be made to Pathways 1 at Good Samaritan Home in Evansville, Indiana, Heritage Hospice in Evansville, Indiana, or a charity of choice.

Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.rudyrowland.com .