Mrs. Malissa Pauline Rich, age 90 of Harriman, went home to be with the Lord Friday January 9, 2026, at Life Care Center of Morgan County. She was a long-time member of Mill Baptist Church in Harriman.
She was proceeded in death by her husbands: Joe Lee Branham and Tommy Rich.
Two sons: Eddie Joe Branham and Melvin Rich.
Her parents: Mack and Corda Lee Hickman.
One sister: Joyclyn James.
Three brothers: Buddy, Marvin, and Melvin Hickman.
And her beloved pets: Poncho and Lucy Goosey.
She is survived by one daughter: Melissa Rich of Greenback.
One son: Jesse Branham of Harriman.
One granddaughter: Brittney Rich of Harriman.
Four grandsons: Travis Rich and wife Summer of Coalfield, Joey Branham and wife Kirstin of Crossville, Jared Branham and wife Joanna of Harriman, and Jeffery Rich and wife Tabbatha also of Harriman.
Six great granddaughters: Nakeyia, Breanna, Ansleigh, Keirra, Carley, and Raelyn.
Two daughters-in-law: Jeannie Branham of Harriman and Shirley Rich Faulk of Rockwood.
Nieces: Teresa Wheat, Beth Braden, and Deborah Newberry.
Nephew: Dewayne Westmoreland, along with other beloved family and friends.
The family will receive friends Wednesday January 14, 2026, from 1:30 to 2:30 PM at Davis Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 with Rev. Eddie Neeley officiating. Graveside services will follow in Potters Chapel Cemetery.
Davis Funeral Home in Wartburg is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Malissa Pauline Rich.
Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.davisfuneralhomes.com
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