Miranda Nicole (Branton) Gabbard, a registered nurse, mother and resident of West Chester, OH, went to Heaven unexpectedly on December 31st, 2017 at the age of 36 while resting at home. Miranda is survived by her parents; Rhonda (Branton) Webb, (mother) and Darryl Chandley, (father); her husband, Ryan Gabbard; her children, Ethan Gabbard (10), and Isabella Gabbard (6); and many wonderful friends. She is predeceased by her papaw, Doyle Branton; her mamaw, Gloria Branton; and her aunt Sheila (Branton) Gray. Miranda was born in Hamilton on September 14th, 1981. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 2003 with a B.S. in Nursing and worked as a RN for Bethesda Hospital. On August 23, 2003, she married Ryan, the love of her life and high school sweetheart. On January 3, 2008 and September 2, 2011 respectively, she welcomed her two beautiful children, who were the most important part of her life. Miranda was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed the beach, Disney, traveling, and being a loving friend and family. She enjoyed being involved in church and doing charity work. She will be deeply missed by her friends, family, and all who knew her. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 6th, 2018 at Christ’s Church Mason, Mason OH from 10 am until services at 12 pm. A burial at Rose Hill Burial Park will follow services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to her favorite charity, the Children’s Tumor Foundation.