Wilma Pauline Branton

Wilma Pauline Branton, age 78 of Maryville, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at her home. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who enjoyed visiting antique shops and collecting books. Wilma loved garden flowers and was a member of Harmony Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Carl Reece Branton and her parents, Wilmer H. and Elizabeth Gladwell; and brother, Billy Gladwell. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Wenona and Randy Atkins; grandchildren, Erin Atkins and Julia Atkins; sister, Ardeth Strain; nephew and nieces, Jarod Strain, Jessica Anderson, and Melissa Gladwell as well as other family members. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 from 1:00 until 2:30 PM in the Smith Trinity Chapel. Family and friends will assemble at 3:00 PM at the Grandview Cemetery Pavilion for the service and interment with Rev. Steve Nuchols officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Harmony Baptist Church 718 Gethsemane Rd, Maryville TN 37803. Condolences and memories may be shared through Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Wilma Pauline Branton please visit our Sympathy Store.