Doris Cecilia Branson, 79, of Indian Head, Maryland

Doris Branson, 79, gained her heavenly address on Saturday, September 30, 2023, due to natural causes painlessly at Genesis of Waldorf Center. She was truly one of God's miracles, overcoming ten strokes, one full-blown heart attack, six stints, as well as diabetes with complications over many years.

Doris was born September 6, 1944, in the District of Columbia to the late Joseph Branson, Sr.  and Helen Carter-Branson. She grew up in Marbury, Maryland where she attended Pomonkey High School.  Doris and her life long partner, Joseph Lewis Thompson, lived in Indian Head Maryland where they raised their three children Dedra Branson, Quinton Branson, and Darryl Queen.

Doris worked at the Naval Ordnance Station in Indian Head, Maryland before spending many years running the Indian Head Laundromat for the Comstock family.  She enjoyed spending time with the residents of the community at the laundromat, as well as working various odd jobs.  Doris was well known for pressing hair on Saturdays. On Sundays she enjoyed attending church services, spending time at Earl & Goldie King's residence, Kings Beach, Pisgah Bo Bo Baseball games, dancing at Bob Waters Club, playing cards, and eating seafood.  Her favorite TV shows were Family Feud with Steve Harvey, Matlock, Perry Mason, Gun Smoke, and Andy Griffith.

She enjoyed spending time with all her extended family; the Thompson, King, Cobey and Bennett families.  Doris cherished spending the holidays at her sister Ann's house with her nieces and nephews.  Her favorite hobbies were crocheting blankets, word search puzzles, and house hopping visiting her friends and family.  Doris loved old school music; her favorite song was Sittin' on The Dock of The Bay by Otis Redding.

Preceding her in death, her parents; life long partner Joseph Lewis Thompson; stepson Darryl Queen; loving sisters Ann Ragland, Betty Daye; brothers, Joseph Branson, Jr., Charles Branson; sisters-in law Mary Branson-Collins, Dorothy "Dot" Branson; brothers-in-law Wilson Daye, Luis Ragland; nieces Carol "Jenelle", Jackie, and Wanda Branson; nephews Tony Ragland and Rodney Ragland.

Doris will be deeply missed and cherished by her children and family; her devoted daughter Dedra D. Branson; loving son Quinton T. Branson; adored granddaughter Deja Thomas; caring grandson Quinton Branson, Jr. (wife LaKiter Branson); special grandson/Godson De' Antre Chesley; great-grandchildren Alex and Bentley; nieces Sheila, Andoria, Carolyn, Gwen, Tracey; nephews Gregory, Jeffery, Bobby, Sterling, Robert, Gary, and Mike. *Special friends Gloria Barnes, Evelyn, Adelia Bennett, as well as a host of loving family and friends.

Viewing, 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 19, 2023, until time of Service, 11:00 a.m., in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640. Interment, Metropolitan United Methodist Church Cemetery, 3385 Metropolitan Church Road Indian Head, MD 20640.