Obituary - Ann Venae Loudermilk

Ann Venae Loudermilk, age 74, of Bronaugh, MO, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Nevada, MO.  She was born July 11, 1950, in Brazil, IN to William Henry and Norma Gene (Chillson) Keiser.  She graduated from Clay City High School in 1968 and went on to graduate from Indiana State University with a bachelor's degree and then earned a master’s degree from Indiana University.  On June 12, 1982, she married Gary Loudermilk, and he preceded her in death in March 2025.

     Ann was a high school librarian and English teacher and had taught at the North Miami High School in Peru, IN and in the Liberal MO High School.  She loved to do bookwork and served as the clerk and treasurer of Bronaugh, MO.

     Ann is survived by one sister; Sue Smith and her husband Dennis, Clay City, IN; two sisters-in-law, Claudine Barker, Nevada, MO and Donna Lamb, Fort Scott, KS; several nieces and nephews as well a several friends that she considered family.  She was preceded in death by her husband Gary Loudermilk; her parents; a brother, Ken Keiser; a brother-in-law, Terry Loudermilk; sister-in-law Debbie Willen Keiser; an infant brother, Larry Keiser; a nephew Nathan Smith and a great nephew Dakota Wrightsman.

     Ann And Gary were devout Christians, and great will be their reward!

     Family and friends will gather at 1:00 pm, June 29, 2025, at the Bronaugh Community Center to celebrate the lives of Ann and Gary.

     Memorials may be made to Bronaugh High School Scholarship Fund with the funeral home serving as custodian.