LAUREN ELIZABETH BRANSON

was born August 21, 2005, in Little Rock, Ark. She is the daughter of Chad and Andrea Branson (Jones).

She is LB to those who know and love her. She was a senior at Mount Saint Mary’s Academy, and had been accepted to the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in the fall where she wanted to pursue a degree in nursing, and could not wait to be a Razorback. Lauren was taken from us too soon on the night of March 17, 2023, but she lived a full and beautiful life in her short 17 years.

As fiercely as she is loved, she will be fiercely missed by her father and mother, Chad and Andrea Jones Branson; her brothers, Brodie Branson and Eli Branson; grandparents, Mike and Harriet Fox Jones and Steve and Peggy Morris Branson; uncles, Steve Jones (Angela), Kirby Jones (DeAnn) and Chris Branson (Jeanna); and other extended family and friends. Words cannot describe the void that has been left on so many hearts with her passing. Spread your wings and fly our sweet girl.

Visitation will be Monday, March 27 at 9 a.m., the Rosary at 9:30, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial, celebrated by Bishop Francis I. Malone, at 10:30 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to CARE For Animals at 5516 Kavanaugh Blvd., Little Rock, AR 72207 or Christ the King Catholic Church and School, 4000 N. Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock, AR 72212. Visit LB’s extended obituary and online guestbook at www.smithfamilycares.com.