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Comanche Nation Funeral Home Lawton, Oklahoma May 2024 December 4, 1956 ~ May 16, 2024 Regina Ann Robles Brannock went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at her home, with her husband by her side. Regina was born December 4, 1956, in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Tommy Tobias Robles and Norma Jean Poemeceah Robles. Regina grew up west of Apache, where she was brought up by her loving grandmother, May Walktopathy Perdasopfy. Grandma May raised Regina to become a woman of great faith. Regina attended Boone and Apache Schools. After graduating high school, Regina moved to North Carolina with her sister, Pam. It was there that Regina met the love of her life, Daniel. They were married in August 1976 in Apache, Oklahoma. While living in North Carolina in 1978, they welcomed their first-born son, Corey. In 1980, they moved to Oklahoma, where they welcomed their second son, Michael. They made their home in Apache, where they raised their two sons. Regina was always a person of great faith. She began attending the Reformed Church in Apache during the ninth grade after her home church, Cache Creek Presbyterian Mission, closed the previous year. Over the years as a member of the Reformed Church, Regina served as a Sunday school teacher, VBS teacher, deacon, an elder, and as vice-president of Consistory. After going to school for 3 years, she became a pastor for her church and served in the pulpit many years. She was also a delegate to the American Indian Council, a representative to the General Synod Council and the Council on Christian Education, a delegate to Classis Central Plains, and a founding member of the RCA American and Indigenous Ministries Council. Regina participated in Reformed Church Women Triennial gatherings and also, a trip to China sponsored by the RCA Office of Women's Transformation and Leadership. She was a speaker for "Remembering Who We Are: How Congregations Commemorate and Celebrate Their Heritages" at New Brunswick Theological Seminary. Regina encouraged women to "consider the ripple effect of faith" by "remembering that those young people watching you, learn, and to "bring up the young to follow you, so when you are ready to rest, they will know what to do and take the lead." Earlier in her life, Regina was employed by the Apache Public Schools in various roles, which included the Title IV coordinator of Indian education at Apache High, where she also led the Indian club. This position meant a great deal to Regina because it was a position once held by her aunt, Camille Wallace, whom Regina had such a deep fondness. In this role, Regina guided and encouraged the Native American youth of the community. In 2008, she earned her Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology. Soon after, she became the caretaker for her mother, and cared for her until her passing. With her endless supply of love for others, Regina then went on to help and care for her sister, Pam, who was fighting ovarian cancer, by driving her to countless appointments for her treatments, making sure Pam knew she wasn't fighting it alone. It was evident to Regina's family that she was certainly an Angel on Earth. Faith and family were her priorities. She was always supporting, giving, encouraging, and uplifting. She had a joyful heart, and her smile and laughter were contagious. Regina gave selflessly to care for others. She was cherished by her brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Regina's pride and joy were her grandchildren, Chayton, Ava and Logan. She wanted them to know how much she loved them. She had so much joy in watching and helping her sons raise and care for their families. In 2020, Regina was diagnosed with ALS. Through her faith, she accepted it and remained happy and joyful, knowing where she was going, and that her Grandma May would be waiting for her when she got there. Regina was an amazing woman and touched many hearts through her smile and laughter. The love she gave will continue to live on. Regina is survived by her husband, Daniel Brannock, of Apache; son Corey Brannock and Sydney of Piedmont; son Michael Brannock of Oklahoma City; brother Toby Robles and Lana of Anadarko; sister Sue and Jim Montgomery of McKinney, Texas; sister Stephanie Harrison of Apache; brother Danny Robles of Apache; brother Frank and Nancy Lewis of Chickasha; brother Larry Lewis of Lawton; brothers-in-law Kenny Lusk of Apache and Michael Harrison of Cyril; sister-in-law Lynn Brannock of Florida; grandchildren Chayton Brannock, Avalyn Brannock, and Logan Brannock; nieces Rebecca and Larry Geffre (Michael, Mark, Elizabeth, John) of Norman; Bo and Mark Thompson of Apache; Brenna and Joe Delbert [Jeffery] of Plano, Texas; Poem Lusk [Kennedy] of Apache; Christine and Chris Rush [Madeline, Sophia] of Mustang; Erin Montgomery [Monty] of Mustang, Randi and Drew Caram [Rian Harrison, Maddux] of Piedmont; Brandi and David Locke of Lawton; Candice Lewis and Brandon Hardegree of Lawton; Amber Lewis of Lawton; Dayne Lewis of Lawton; Stephanie Robles of Ponca City; Mandi and Tim Ulloa [Zeke, Anna, Jedi] of Indiahoma; Desarea and Robert Chambers [Quincy, Hayes, Colt] of Weatherford; Reva Lewis of Jacksonville, Florida; Katelyn Kimble of Alva; Kristen and Lucas Thompson [Lillian, Rosalie] of Apache; Amy Kramer of Florida; Kristan Harrington of Georgia; nephews Kyle and Stephany Montgomery [Gavin, Kaylee, Peyton] of Plano, Texas; Tobias Monroe Robles of Apache; Jackson and Dana Lusk [Jack, Walter] of Apache; Derek Lewis of Houston, Texas; Bailey and Alana Thompson, Anchorage, Alaska; cousins Eddie and Desmond Wallace, Larry Joe and Ray Anderson, Cleve, Jerry, Terri Lynne, and Bertha Perdasofpy. She was preceded in death by her grandmother May Perdasofpy, father Tobias Robles, mother Norma Penisten, step-father William Penisten, sister Pamela Robles Lusk, mother-in-law Kathleen Brannock, brother-in-law Paul Brannock, aunt and uncle Camille and Vincent Wallace; aunt and uncle Zena and John Anderson, uncle Bert Perdasofpy, and step-brother Jeffrey Penisten. Funeral for Regina Brannock, 67, Apache, will be held at 11 am Monday, May 20, at the First Baptist Church of Apache. Prayer services will be held Sunday, May 19 at 6 p.m. at the Comanche Nation Funeral Home in Lawton. Burial will be at the Cache Creek KCA Intertribal Cemetery, west of Apache, under the direction of Comanche Nation Funeral Home. |