Mildred Ann Disspain Trammell, 83, of Lincoln, passed away as the Sunday morning

sun rose on May 17, 2026, surrounded by her three daughters. A funeral service will be

held in her honor at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 22, 2026 at Usrey Funeral Home in

Talladega with Reverand Steve Thomas officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to

the service in the chapel.

Mrs. Trammell was a native of Talladega County and spent her entire life in Lincoln.

She was a 1961 graduate of Lincoln High School (Talladega County High School) and a

homemaker and mother while her children were young, then joined her husband in the

building, construction, renovation and real estate business in Central Alabama. She

was a tireless advocate for Lincoln, involved in civic duties and organizations for

decades.

She was the driving force behind the creation of the Historic Lincoln Preservation

Foundation, a founding member and it’s first and long-time President. She orchestrated

the acquisition of The Watson House, and worked on countless projects promoting the

city’s history. Many calls have been made to her when a question of history was asked,

as people remarked, “Call Mildred and ask her, she knows.”

Mrs. Trammell had a special gift for keeping her home meticulously neat, orderly and

decorated. This gift spilled over into dozens of homes and buildings in the Lincoln area,

as she, alongside her husband, renovated and brought to life many projects, including

homes on Magnolia Street, the old Lincoln High School campus and in the downtown

area.

Her family was first in her life, raising her girls through tirelessly volunteering in the

Lincoln schools, sports organizations and always present in the stands as they cheered,

marched and learned their way to adulthood. She took on the role of sewing and

creating everything from cheerleader uniforms to prom dresses and pageant wear for

her girls. Later, she took great pride in her grandchildren, and continued the loyal

support at any and all activities they were involved in. Her great-grandchildren were her

latest pride and joy, and her smile lit the room when they walked in the door for a visit,

as she hugged and kissed them and threatened to put a brick on their head to keep

them from getting taller.

Mrs. Trammell spent the last year grieving the loss of the love of her life, as her

husband of 64 years, Edward Trammell, preceded her in death. Also preceding her

were her parents, Dave and Audrey (Forrest) Disspain, her brothers Tommy, Charlie

and Dave and her sister Bobbie Disspain. She is survived by her daughters Kelly Love

(Bill), Kim Wolfenbarger (Lane), and Tammy Nichols, and her sister Fran Bowman and

brother Jim Disspain. She is also survived by her grandchildren Edward Joseph Love,

Madeline Stokes, Spencer Bradley Porch, Landon Smiith, Emily (Bitty) Smith and Cole

Wolfenbarger, and her three great-grandsons, Everett Love, Bodie Love and Alder

Stokes.

Pallbearers will be Edward Joseph Love, Cole Wolfenbarger, Spencer Porch, Landon

Smith, Michael Disspain and Dillon Garrison. Honorary pallbearers will be Lew Watson,

Cecil Garrison, Bryan Disspain, Tony Parker, Mike Varnes, Jackie Varnes, and Harvey Trammell.

Flowers are appreciated, or donations may be made to Historic Lincoln Preservation

Foundation, P.O. Box 528, Lincoln, AL 35096.

The family extends their deepest gratitude to Lakeside Hospice and hospice nurse

LeighAnn Thomas for their compassionate care and support during Mrs. Trammell’s last

year and final days in their care.