Mrs. Lena Frances Landon Branstetter

May 16, 1928 - December 3, 2016

Lena Frances Branstetter, 88,  passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Crestpark Nursing Home in DeWitt.  She was born in Gillett, AR, May 16, 1928, to Fred and Clair Landon.   She was a Baptist.  When she was younger, she enjoyed dancing and loved working in her flower beds.  She will be remembered for her love for her children, grandchildren, family, and life in general.  She was truly a fabulous woman.   She is survived by her sister, Winnie Carver; four children Gary Gosa (Linda) of Almyra, Kathleen Smith and Bobby Franks (Lynette) both of DeWitt, and Dianna Barns of Stuttgart; 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.    She was preceded in death by her parents; son George Edward Gosa; two brothers Milford and Ted Landon; and four sisters Louise Perritt, Catherine Landon, Doris Perritt, and Colene Simpson.    Funeral services were December 4 at Essex Funeral Home with burial in Gillett Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home.  www.essexfuneralhome.com