Tammy Jane Branstetter, 65, of Raymondville, Missouri, passed away on July 18, 2026 surrounded by her family.
She was born on July 7, 1961 in Houston, Missouri, 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, Missouri, and later moved to Houston, graduating from Houston High School in 1979. She went to work at the Lee Factory where she met her husband Allan. She later became 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, and 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.
A memorial service will be held at noon Saturday, July 25, 2026 at Community Crossroads Church in Raymondville with Pastors Jim Root, Jackie Cooper and Jimmy Decker officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the service time at the Church on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Community Crossroads Church kitchen ministry, P.O. Box 74, Raymondville, Missouri 65555. Services are under the care of Bradford Funeral Home and online condolences may be left at www.bradfordfuneralhome.net.
