I’ve changed my address to Heaven I’ve crossed the Great Divide. I know there’s no sorrow or crying, Because I’ve reached the other side.

Deaconess Gladys Branch Stevenson, 62, of the Oine Community, Norlina, NC departed this life on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Granville Medical Center in Oxford, North Carolina.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Sunday, September 12, 2021 on the grounds of Boyd & Royster Funeral Services 149 Holland Bland Rd, Warrenton, NC. The Reverend Maggie Stinnett will deliver the Eulogy.

Those remaining to forever treasure the beautiful memories of her life and share the legacy of her love are her devoted husband of thirty-nine years, Thomas Stevenson, Sr. of the home;five children, Rhaundel Stevenson, Norlina; TJ Stevenson(Jessica), Norlina; Danielle Stevenson, Norlina; Dante’ Stevenson, Norlina ; Montoya Stevenson, Wise; Grandchildren Omani, Tiana, Ariana, Titiana and Trenton; three brothers "Bobby" William Branch (Jean); Johnnie Branch (Cheryl); Leon Branch (Annie); Godmothers Elizabeth Johnson and Edith Montague; God-Brothers Greg Banks (Karen); Terry Scott (Arvella); God-Sister Florence Jones; Godchildren Angelo Brown (Sade); Sam Williams (Natasha); Elder Shondra Jordan; Terrence Foster (Shameka); God grandchildren Chanel, Kyriek, Samaya, Aadyn: Best friends Brenda Branch Wright & Judy Bullock and many cousins, relatives and friends.

Public Viewing will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 12’ Noon -5 PM at Boyd & Royster Funeral Services.