Karen Arletta Jones Trammell, a beloved Christmas baby born December 25, 1954, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving children after a brief but brave fight with cancer.
Karen lived a life marked by compassion, creativity, and fierce devotion to her family and to the many animals she rescued and cared for. There was not a stray dog or cat she did not love, and she devoted her life to giving a home to those who had none. She had a special heart for the forgotten and overlooked, and her legacy of kindness will live on in every life she touched.
Karen was a stay home mom and grandmother for most of her life and she loved her children and grandchildren with every ounce of her being. Her happiest moments were spent surrounded by her family, celebrating life’s milestones and everyday blessings. She was an incredible artist, spending hours painting and creating beautiful crafts. She never missed a Bob Ross episode, often finding joy in painting her own versions of “happy little trees.” Her creativity was only matched by her skill in the kitchen. Karen was known for her special birthday meals—lovingly preparing each family member’s favorite dishes to make their day unforgettable.
Karen called the same small-town home her entire life, living on the very road she grew up on. It was where she found her roots, her peace, and her purpose. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the true lights of her life, and she filled their world with love, wisdom, and laughter.
Karen had a deep and personal relationship with God. She often said she talked to Him daily, sharing with her family that she trusted Him to carry her through life’s hardest times. She believed firmly in her place in heaven and smiled at the thought that God might make her the director of His dog kingdom—caring for all the animals who, like her, found love and purpose in the end.
Karen is survived by her daughters, Melony Jones (Michael) of West Monroe and Georgette Monk Perez of Bernice; her son, Matthew Monk (Tonya) of Bernice; her grandchildren, London Ishee (Courtney), Chloe Ishee, Bailey Ishee, Walker Perez, Jaycie Perez, Chase Jones (Skylar), Cameron Jones, Danielle Rosier, and Zachary Rosier (Sierra); and seven great-grandchildren. Karen is also survived by her brother, Travis Jones (Karen) of Bernice and a host of nieces, nephews, and her amazing cousins whom she loved dearly. She is preceded in death by her parents, Armond and Alice Jones, and her brothers, Billy Wayne Jones, Harold Jones, and Kevin Jones.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, April 29,2024 at Weldon Baptist Church with Reverend Brian Bucker and Reverend Eric Harkins officiating. Burial will follow in Weldon Cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Visitation is scheduled from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Monday, April 28, 2025 at Weldon Baptist Church.
Serving as pallbearers will be: Brad Brown, J. D. Farris, Joey Lewis, Chris Jones, Zachary Johnson and Ryan Ishee. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandsons: London Ishee, Walker Perez, Chase Jones, Cameron Jones, and Zachary Rosier.
Karen Jones Trammell’s life was a testament to love, resilience, and compassion. She will be deeply missed, forever remembered, and always cherished.
If you would like to send flowers, Generations Flowers of Bernice is handling the arrangements or a donation to your local animal shelter in her honor. To leave an online memorial message for the family, please visit http://www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com
