The memory of Carol O'Neal Trussell of Murchison, Texas, who passed away on June 28, 2025 at the age of 74, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Barney G. Gunnels Sr. and Onie Gunnels (Carroll); her husbands, Keith O'Neal and Shorty Trussell; her siblings, Bob Gunnels, Barney Gunnels, Irma Gunnels and Doug Gunnels; her brothers-in-law, Clyde Tyer and Ken Stone; and her great grandchild Karlee Harris.
She is survived by: her children, Kim Newman (Blaine) of Murchison, Stephanie Fields of Mesquite, Keisha Jackson (Matt) of Murchison and Wesley Trussell of Tyler; her grandchildren, Kyle Harris (Olivia), Kolton Harris (Anna), Kanyon Harris, Kaleb Mandeville, Kendra Wakeham, Jasmine Wakeham of Mikey Fields, J. C, Mattie Jackson and Matthew Keith Jody Jackson; her great grandchildren, Kole, Kason, Sophia, Kamryn, Elianna, Tinlee, Titus, Tanner and Ella Harris; and her siblings, Roy Gunnels (Stacie), Rickey Gunnels (Pam), Marie Payne, Barbara Tyer and Joy Stone.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 1st 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home (842 NE Loop 7, Athens, TX 75752). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 2nd 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home Chapel (842 NE Loop 7, Athens, TX 75752). A burial will be held on Wednesday, July 2nd 2025 at the Oaklawn Memorial Park Cemetery (3100 FM317, Athens, TX 75752).