Katie Jean Branham, 22, of Loretto, TN, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Katie was born in Eustis, FL, and worked at Hardee’s. She was a member of the Methodist faith. Funeral services will be held at 1st United Methodist Church in Lawrenceburg on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., with Tory Shane Dillard officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. on the same day at 1st United Methodist Church.
Katie is survived by her mother Nikki Staggs (Kerri) of Loretto, TN, her father Wade Branham (Sheriss) of Indianapolis, IN, her brother Taylor Hamlin (Kristen) of Gainesville, FL, her sister Tiffani Money of Orlando, FL, her grandfathers Michael Hamlin of Pulaski, TN, and James Branham of Mena, AR, her step-grandmother Peggy Staggs of Loretto, TN, nieces Raelyn and Anastasia, nephew Brantley, and her fur baby Stinky Cat.
She was preceded in death by her grandmothers Glenda Hamlin and Carl Adkins, her aunt Tammi Hinkle, and her step-grandfather Leland Staggs.
Katie will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her. May she rest in peace.
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