"I well miss u Brenda so much I met Brenda 5 years ago and we became friends instantly and my condolence to her family and other friends love u Brenda and R.I.P."
In loving memory of
Brenda Lee Trammell
July 6, 1957 - September 2, 2014
Brenda Lee Murphy Trammell, 57, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2014.
She was born July 6, 1957, in Keokuk, Iowa, to Larry Robert and Marilyn Jean (Dochterman) Murphy. She graduated from Clark County R-1 High School in Kahoka, Missouri, in 1975 and later received multiple associate degrees from Southeastern Community College in Keokuk.
She spent several years as the owner of Class Act Karaoke and worked with KOKX-FM, two businesses that allowed her to make many friends throughout the community. She was active in Kardiac Kapers and was always willing to lend her time and talents to other charitable organizations and causes. She loved spending time with and talking about her grandchildren, singing, taking pictures (often well-intended snapshots of unsuspecting people at unflattering times), and filling her thousands of Facebook friends' timelines with Betty Boop pictures and inspirational quotes.
She is survived by: two sons, Shane (Sarah) Murphy of Keokuk and Matt (Jessica) Murphy of St. Charles, Missouri; her father, Larry (Beverly) Murphy of Apache Junction, Arizona; her sister, Vicky (Mike) Berry of Keokuk; three grandchildren, Chloe Malone Murphy of Cedar Rapids, Ava Murphy of Keokuk, and Hunter Murphy of St. Charles, Missouri; three nieces and nephews, Casey Laehn of Joplin, Missouri, Nathan Laehn of Keokuk, and Emily Boyd of Keokuk; several aunt, uncles, and cousins; and countless friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Marilyn, in 1999.
Visitation will be held at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center on 917 Blondeau Street on Monday, September 8 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a service officiated by Preacher Bob Wagner to follow.
Memorials in lieu of flowers can be made to Keokuk Area Hospital Auxiliary - Kardiac Kapers.
Tributes
"I hadn't actually seen Brenda in years, but since Facebook came along we reconnected. We chatted every now and then and she was always making me smile. Heaven is a better place because you are there! Singing with the Angels!"
"Brenda was always had a smile for you. She worked hard and gave her best in everything she did. We will miss her hug when you walked into a room, and she would always see who was new and had not had a hug yet! We will miss you Brenda. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and this sad time. "
"I will miss you Brenda. That smile that you always had on your face. You are so kind and always doing for others. It was so nice of you to play at my campaign party!!! RIP my friend. "
"On behalf of the Keokuk Lions Club we send our thoughts and prayers to the family. Lion Brenda will be truly missed and her positive attitude and willingness to spearhead our Christmas caroling and singing while doing bells for the Salvation Army is just a few reasons of why she made a great LION... Rest in Peace Lion Brenda."
"I was shocked to hear of Brenda's passing. Growing up with the Murphy girls in Winchester were some of the greatest times of my life. We had so much fun. Brenda went through some rough times in her life but made a good life for herself. She will be missed by many. Prayers to all."
"I am sad for us that loved you beyond words, but rejoice with you because you know now what we could of only imagined. Remembering singing that with Brenda and dreaming of what glory awaits on Heaven's Shores! You beat us there, my friend, no more concerns with sleeping and breathing.....you are whole and dancing and singing before the Lord! Our loss is certainly Heaven's gain! R.I.P.!"
"RIP, Brenda. Our thoughts go out to Brenda's family. She will be missed by many, she was a great person!"
"Brenda was always able to make everyone laugh & smile even on their bad days.. I will sure miss her smile & her singing.. Sending prayers for the family "
"Sorry to hear of Brenda's passing. I got to know Brenda well while working at KOKX. She always had a smile on her face and willing to help. She will be missed! Our thoughts & prayers are with you. "
"It was always our treat when she would visit us RIP ,The Maytag Coin Laundry."
"I remember going to the Murphy house and listening to records with Vicky and Brenda would show us all the latest dance moves. Always fun to be around you girls. Brenda will be greatly missed. Praying for peace and wonderful memories in the days ahead. "
"Brenda, wow I can't remember ever having a dull time with her, even if she was upset, down, not feeling good, she always had that smile and spunk about her. I take every moment and time I spent with Brenda and lock them in my heart to remember her smiling face! I will never forget hearing her sing and dance throughout the bar "Cowboy Sweetheart" man could she sing, Rip, until we meet again, Love ya girl!!!!!"