Kathryn Griselda “Gris” Trammell, 78, of Trion, GA, passed away Monday, September 29, 2014 at her residence.
Mrs. Trammell was born in Lyerly, Georgia on July 19, 1936, to the late Frank Thomas and Jessie Lucille Durham Thomas. She was a member of the Ridgeway Baptist Church, the Joi Club of Ridgeway Baptist Church and was one of the Founders of the Saddle Club. Mrs. Trammell retired from Trion Elementary School where she worked as a Paraprofessional. Following her retirement, she spent her time cleaning houses.
Mrs. Trammell was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Trammell; infant daughter, Gwyne Trammell; daughter, Kathy Trammell; brother, Durham Trammell; and sisters, Ann Hammonds, Esma Ramirez and Marie Hasty.
Mrs. Trammell is survived by her children, Tim Trammell, Tracy and April Trammell, Cindy and Danny Ray Bryan; brother, Wallace Thomas; grandchildren, Carrie and Adam Lathem, Adam and Tabatha Trammell; Rankin Bryan, Haley Lloyd and Colt Trammell; great-grandchildren, Chandler Lathem, Madison Lathem, Camden Page, Braylen Reeves, Kalynn Trammell and Kathryn Trammell; special friend, Marion Carter; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mrs. Trammell will be held Friday, October 3, at 2 p.m. in the Petitt Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Clay Powell officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tracy Trammell, Colt Trammell, Adam Trammell, Chandler Lathem, Tim Trammell, Danny Ray Bryan and Rankin Bryan. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Ridgeway Baptist Church.
Mrs. Trammell will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home where the family will receive friends Thursday, October 2 from 7-9 p.m.