Billie Jane Branscum age 67 of Batesville died Sunday, September 21, 2014 at a Batesville hospital. She was born September 11, 1947 at Batesville, Arkansas to William Edward and Sara Jane (Wycough) Branscum. She was a member of the White Drive Baptist Church in Batesville. She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, Eddie Joe Branscum, Charles Elbert Branscum, James William Branscum, Don Edward Branscum and an infant brother; three sisters, Margaret Wycough, Judy Elizabeth Boone and Dorothy Louise Branscum and one nephew, Bobby Boone. Survivors include three brothers, Jimmy Dean Branscum and wife Shawna of Cushman, Johnny Ray Branscum and wife Teresa of Southside and Stanley Wayne Branscum and wife Vickey of Magness; one sister, Debbie Stormy and husband Eugene of Bradford; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the White Drive Baptist Church of Batesville with Bro. Adam Longo officiating. Burial will follow in the Maple Springs Cemetery with arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service of Batesville. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 23, 2014 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be William Branscum, Shawn Branscum, Adam Branscum, Eric Branscum, Heath Branscum, Jimmy Branscum, Logan Branscum and Joey Boone. Honorary pallbearers are Jordan Branscum, Brandon Branscum and Landon Branscum.