Bonnie Rae Gale Branson, 82, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013.

Born in Ocala, FL, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Earl Gale and Genevieve Patterson Pierson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Clement Branson; brother, Richard Gale and a grandson, Justin Heath. Bonnie loved making ceramics and enjoyed cooking and cake decorating. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist and volunteered with the Seventh Day Adventist service group.

She is survived by two children, Rhonda Gale Jenkins of Franklin and Earl Wesley Branson and wife Betsy of Clarksville, TN; three grandchildren, Rhonda Spates, Robin Jenkins and Donald Heath and four great grandchildren, Joseph Spates, Jordan Spates, Bailey Heath and Michael Heath.

A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 21st, at Franklin Seventh Day Adventist. Elder Carl Ashlock will officiate.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Grandsons and great grandsons will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Memorial donations can be made to Franklin Seventh Day Adventist.

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com