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DATE: SUNDAY, October 10, 1993                   TAG: 9310080304
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BRANSCOM-GARDNER

Ann Gardner and Joel RobertBranscom were married October 9, 1993, in Cave Spring United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Bill Logan officiating. The reception was held on the Virginia Dare at Smith Mountain Lake. The matron ofhonor was Sydney McGuffin Schilling, friend. The bridesmaids were Ursula Thomas, Korisa Mullenix, Donna McLamb, and Sandy MacQuarrie, all friends. The best man was Donald S.Caldwell, Roanoke City Commonwealth Attorney. The ushers were James W. Gardner, brother of the bride; Mark E. Lovett, John Patrick Anthony, and Craig Dye, all friends. The guestbook wasattended by Stephanie Dreyer. Vaunda Leftwich was the wedding consultant/coordinator. The bride's gown was white satin and organza. She carried acascading bouquet of red roses. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. James P. Gardner of Roanoke. She is a graduate of Cave Spring High School, WesternKentucky University, and Wake Forest University School of Law. She isemployed by Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney for the City of Roanoke. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Branscom of Fincastle. He is agraduate of Lord Botetourt High School, College of William & Mary, andMarshall-Wythe School of Law. He isemployed by Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney for the City of Roanoke. The newlyweds will live in Botetourt County, after the wedding trip to Jamaica.



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