Dorothy "Ms. Dot" Evans Branch

Dorothy Margaret Evans Branch, 85, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 in her residence.

Ms. Branch was born September 19, 1931 in Many, LA, where she graduated from Mount Carmel High School. She also graduated from Secretarial School in Pennsylvania. Ms. Branch lived in Many, LA until moving to Lake Charles in 1982. She was a past member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Many. “Ms. Dot” as she was referred to by her friends is best known for mixing the wonderful drinks that were served at the “Frosty Factory”.   She was loved by all and best remembered with her spoon in hand and for her friendly spirit. Anyone who visited the Frosty Factory was always greeted with her loving smile and enjoyed her “world famous” drinks. She will be greatly missed by all those who have come to know her as “Ms. Dot.”

Ms. Branch is survived by her daughter, Gail Branch Seegers (David) of Many, LA; sons, Samuel Branch (Linda) and Dr. Mike Branch (Dorie), all of Lake Charles; sister, Blanche Pausch; grandchildren, Wade Seegers, April Martinez, Michelle Branch, Abigail Branch, Lara Cherry, Brad Branch, and Chris Branch; and ten great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas B. and Pinkey Edwards Evans; brother, Lee Evans; and sister Doris Milner.

Her funeral service will be 11:00 AM on Friday, September 1, 2017 at the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Oliver McGuire will officiate. Private burial will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Florien, LA. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Thursday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and continue on Friday from 8:00 AM until the start of the service.