Louise was born on November 30, 1940 in Dixie, MO the daughter of Russell and Jewell (Ballenger) Criswell who preceded her in death. She was a 1958 graduate of New Bloomfield High School. On October 4, 1958, she was united in marriage in New Bloomfield, MO to Donald Trammell who preceded her in death on December 13, 2009. Her and Don owned and operated Don’s Market for over 20 years before they sold it in the mid 1980’s. Louise then worked for MO Department of Revenue until retiring in 2004. After retirement, she operated Nan’s Snack Shack, was employed at New Bloomfield School as a bus monitor and worked for Capital Speedway in the concession stand for several years. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in New Bloomfield, MO. Her love of family always took top priority in life along with working and being around people. She looked forward to spending time with her grandchildren, having dinner with her sisters and meeting her lady friends for lunch at Meadow Lake. Louise also had a deep passion for spending time on their farm and their Angus cattle. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. .
Survivors include: her three children, Julie Trammell (Carol Green) of New Bloomfield, MO, Lori Hermann (Tim) of Jefferson City, MO and Michael Trammell (Chele) of Sedalia, MO; two sisters, Linda Ferguson (Don) of Jefferson City, MO and Evelyn Thomas of New Bloomfield; sister-in-law, Donna Trammell of New Bloomfield, MO; brother-in-law, Jim Trammell (Donna) of Holts Summit, MO; four grandchildren, Taylor (Lee), Natalie (Austin), Teagan (Noelle) and Addison; five great-grandchildren, Emerson, Ollie, Vera, Cameron and Casey and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Criswell.
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Debo Funeral Home in Holts Summit, MO from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 am at the funeral home with Matt Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Callaway Memorial Gardens, Fulton, MO.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to New Bloomfield Alumni Association OR New Bloomfield Tree Lighting Association, c/o Debo Funeral Home, 833 Court St, Fulton, MO 65251.
