AIKEN, SC- Jean Marie Branson, age 87, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 17, 2015. Mrs. Branson was born November 24, 1927 in San Francisco, CA to the late Joseph and Margaret Maeto Ornellas. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Branson was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. She is survived by a son, William Branson (Jean), Aiken, SC; two daughters, Donna Roma, Orange, CA and Beverly Sperl (Dennis), Howes Cave, NY; a sister, Lana Salazar; elven grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. Private interment will be held in Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Colma, CA. The Historic George Funeral Home, 211 Park Ave., SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803.649.6234) has charge of arrangements.