Tammy Branstetter

Tammy Jane Branstetter, 65, of Raymondville, MO, passed away July 18, 2026 surrounded by her family.

Born on July 7, 1961 in Houston, MO, To Larry Keaton and Katherine (Kell) Keaton. Tammy was united in marriage to Allan Wayne Branstetter on March 26, 1983. They spent 43 wonderful years together. She was a devoted mother to AJ Wayne Branstetter. She was a beloved daughter, devoted wife, mother, Nana and friend whose care and love was felt by all of those around her.

Tammy grew up in Licking, MO, and later moved to Houston, MO, graduating from Houston High School in 1979. She went to work at the Lee Factory where she met her husband Allan. Later becoming an insurance agent, serving the Licking community for 31 years at Hatch Insurance. She served for 15 years as the secretary for the Licking Rural Fire Department and also volunteered with the Licking Cemetery. In recent years, she served in the kitchen ministry, sharing her love for the Lord by providing meals at her church, Community Crossroads Church of Raymondville, where she and Allan are faithful members.

Tammy found pleasure in camping, fishing, and traveling with her husband and family. Spending time in Branson and at the surrounding lakes. Her greatest joy was being Nana to Madison (Maddie Rose) and Rylan (JoyB). They were the light of her life, and she cherished every moment spent with them, laughing, fishing, camping, cooking and watching them ride their horses.

She was preceded in death by her father, Larry Keaton; mother Katherine (Kell) Keaton; brother Brian Keaton; and brother Robert Keaton.

She is survived by her husband Allan Branstetter; son AJ (Kimberly) Branstetter; Granddaughters, Madison Branstetter and Rylan Branstetter, and sister, Glenda Sullins.

Tammy will be remembered for her hospitality, love for laughing, kindness and unyielding support for the people that she loved. She taught her family how to care for others and to trust fully in the Lord by the example that she was.

Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in Tammy's memory may be made to: Community Crossroads Church Kitchen Ministry, PO Box 74, Raymondville, MO 65555. Donation envelopes will also be available at the visitation/service.