Funeral services for Lisa Ann Ware Branch of Winona were held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 24, at Oliver Chapel, with burial following in New Hope Cemetery near Winona. Rev. Terry Corley officiated the services. Visitation was Sunday, August 23, from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., at Oliver Funeral Home. Oliver Funeral Home of Winona was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Branch, 41, died at her residence on Friday, August 21, 2009.

Mrs. Branch was the daughter of Barbara Farrell and the late Elbert Ware. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, Phillip Allen Ware.

She is survived by her daughter, Angel Gant of Winona; sons, Todd Branch and Justin Branch of Winona; stepfather, Robert Farrell of Winona; sister, Christie Montgomery of Winona; and brother, Jimmy Ware of Winona.

Pallbearers were Bryan Lott, Trent Lott, Tim Owens, Luther Owens, Jason Green, and Brian Fisk.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.ofhwinona.com