Beulah Marie Brannon Lynch was born Feb. 2, 1914 in Hominy to John and Frances (Ferguson) Brannon. As a young child Beulah grew up in Hominy and in her teenage years moved to Claremore where she graduated from high school.

On Dec. 23, 1935 she was united in marriage to J.D. Lynch in Tulsa. They made their home in Wetumka. They later moved to Odessa, Texas and soon to Segraves, Texas. In the early 1940s, Beulah and J.D. moved to the Hartshorne area. While living in Hartshorne, Beulah returned to school and obtained her certificate as a licensed practical nurse. After she received her certificate she worked in several different places including Hartshorne, Claremore and Sapulpa.

In the 1960s, Beulah and J.D. moved to the Tulsa area where she has lived ever since. Beulah was a wonderful seamstress and cook. She always loved to cook and sew for her children, grandchildren and nieces that she adored so much.

Beulah passed away Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004 at the age of 90 years, seven months and 23 days.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter Judy Lynch Barker in May of 2003; three sisters Ethel Atkinson, Bonnie Foster and Jewell Blue; three brothers John Brannon, Dee Brannon and Arthur Brannon as well as a great- grandson Kole Machan in 2003.

She is survived by her children Janice and her husband John Carletti, of Sapulpa, Louise Giannini, of Stockton, Calif., Sandi Wheeler, of Springdale, Ark., John and his wife Carolyn Lynch, of Broken Arrow, and David Lynch, of Tulsa; 22 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2004 in the A.J. Powell Memorial Cemetery with Dr. Larry Wilson officiating. Burial will also be at A.J. Powell Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Chapman- Black Funeral Home, Inc.

The family will be gathering at the niece's home in Hominy prior to the funeral services.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to a charity of your choice in memory of Beulah Brannon Lynch.