Mrs. Sheila Thigpen Branch of 7 Albert Court, Durham, departed life on Saturday Jan. 25, 2020 at Duke University Hospital. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 at the Cornerstone Family Worship Center, Washington. Family and friends will be received at 4751 Cherry Run Road. Washington. Arrangements by New Beginning Funeral Home and Cremation, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington.