Anita Kay (Smallwood) Branum

Anita Kay (Smallwood) Branum, age 74, of Decatur died Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Summerford Health & Rehabilitation.  Her family may host a celebration of life at a later date.  Parkway Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Ms. Branum was born August 21, 1951, in Alabama to Charles Edward "C.E." Smallwood and Eula "Juanita" Brown Smallwood.  She was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers, Charles Ray Smallwood, Gary Smallwood, and Roger Smallwood.  She was a daily Bible reader, enjoyed crafts, and loved spending time with her assisted living friends.  Anita was a member of First Church of the Nazarene.. 

She is survived by her son, Richie Branum (Julie); daughter, Holly Lamon (David); brother, Randy Smallwood; and three grandchildren, Peyton Branum, Mason Lamon, and Paxton Branum. 

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