Betty J. Brannon, 81, of Fort Wayne, died Sunday March 2, 2008 at Hospice Home. She was born Dec. 8, 1926 in Redkey, IN. She is survived by her sons, Rodney (Deborah) Brannon and Mitchell Brannon both of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Nathan Brannon of Utah, and Summer Brannon of Fort Wayne; great grandson, Ethan Brannon of Fort Wayne. She was preceded in death by her husband Willis L. Brannon in 2006; brother, Myron Persley; sister, Mary Lane. Memorial service Wednesday 6 p.m. at Covington Memorial Funeral Home 8408 Covington Rd. with calling from 3-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials to American Cancer Society or Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home.