Mrs. Polly Lorene Johnson Branham, 84, of Columbia, died Saturday, May 30, 2015. Born in Chesterfield County on October 24, 1930, she was a daughter of the late William Wesley Johnson and Bessie Dixon Johnson. She was the widow of the late Mr. Joseph C. Branham, and worked for many years with their family business, Branham Florist Supply. Polly was a member of Dentsville Baptist Church, and she lived her faith through her love and care for others.

Polly is survived by a daughter, Pamela B. Loner of the home; grandsons, Jason Branham (Jennifer) of Lexington, Bryan Loner (Nicole) of Spartanburg, SC; great-grandson, William Loner of Spartanburg; and sister, Joyce J. Blackwell (Oscar) of Bishopville. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Calvin Lynn Branham; and brothers, William C. Johnson, Donald L. Johnson and Jerry M. Johnson.

A graveside service for Mrs. Branham will be held 2 o'clock, Monday, June 1, 2015, at Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens, 2603 Two Notch Road, Columbia, with The Rev. Jeffery T. Scott officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. Memorials may be made to Dentsville Baptist Church, 6708 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29223. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.