Araina Renee "Raina" (Branham) Middleton

Graveside services for Araina “Raina” Renee (Branham) Middleton, 63, of Skiatook, OK, were held Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Osage Gardens Cemetery in Skiatook, OK. Reverend Leann Nunley officiated. Casket bearers were Ethan Hunt, Jason Kirkwood, James Burch, Justin Burch, Kip Huddleston, and Jesse Hurd. Honorary Casket bearers were Big Branham, Dave Fleming and James Lee Middleton.

Raina was born June 29, 1962, in Tulsa, OK, to David Ronald Branham, Sr. and Juanita Rose (Cryder) Branham. She passed away December 6, 2025, in Tulsa, OK.

Raina was a talented graphic design artist who shared her creativity through her work at Otasco and later with American Airlines. She had a deep love for music, especially the songs of Garth Brooks, and proudly belonged to the Garth Brooks Fan Club. A devoted Dallas Cowboys fan, she even founded the OK Dallas Cowboys Fanpage, bringing a connection to countless fellow fans. Raina cherished every moment spent with her family and friends, especially the little ones. She found happiness in simple pleasures like going to rodeos, horse races, camping, boating, and pouring her heart into all kinds of crafting projects. Her warmth, creativity, and generous spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her daughter, Tanya Rasberry and partner, Jason Kirkwood; grandchildren, Shyanne and Leif Evans, Ethan and Makayla Hunt, Laicyn Hall, Hailee Hunt, and Kaylee Hunt; great-grandchildren, Harper Hunt and Axel Kean; sister, Regina Huddleston and husband, Kip; brother, David “Big” Branham, Jr.; nieces and nephews, James, Jamie, Keira, and Kyndall Burch, Justin, Rachelle and Zoe Burch, Jesse Hurd, Shayla Griggs, Rodie Gower, and April Tyner; brother-in-law, James Lee Middleton and wife, Debbie; best friend, Tammy Fleming and husband, Dave; and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Middleton; daughter, Mandi Middleton; granddaughter, Amatha Rose; and parents, Dave and Juanita Branham.

Arrangements and services were entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home, Sperry.

Online condolences to the family can be made at johnsonsperry.com.