Twyla Loretha Christiansen

IN MEMORY OF: Twyla Loretha Christiansen Serving Location: CRAIN FUNERAL HOME – CAPE GIRARDEAU 829 North West End Boulevard, Cape Girardeau, Missouri Twyla Loretha Christiansen, age 86, passed quietly into the presence of her LORD on the morning of Tuesday August 27th at her daughter's home in Bryan, Texas. She was born on February 5, 1938 to Rev. James Wilburn and Loretha (Acree) McCollough near Lanett, Alabama. She was named after Twyla Ludwig, a missionary to Africa and after her mother, Loretha. According to her mother, she began to pray very early and had faith in prayer. This faith in prayer remained throughout her life. She had wonderful memories of her childhood and family and enjoyed growing up as a pastor's daughter. She later attended Anderson College in Anderson, Indiana, where she received her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and also met and married her beloved Roger on April 14, 1962. Their marriage was one of her greatest delights and together they raised 3 children and ministered in several churches and in many other ways. She loved being a pastor's wife and also brought joy to many through her gifted piano playing. She loved people well and was a good listener who sincerely wanted to know about, care about, and pray for those she came in contact with. “Sweet” seemed to be a common word to describe her. She found pleasure in little things, and liked to go shopping, read, watch TV, travel, eat good food, and spend time with the people she loved! She had a great smile! Twyla was a wonderful mother and homemaker, giving much of her life to raising and caring for her family. Her children always knew they were loved, cared for, and valued! She went on to have 12 grandchildren whom she shared many happy memories with and who loved her deeply. She later welcomed and enjoyed 15 great grandchildren and heard the announcement of 2 more on the way! Twyla had a simple, sincere, bold faith in Christ that she clung to throughout her days. The loss of her husband in 2020 brought a deep sorrow into her life and she went on to suffer in various ways, but she continued to have faith and to believe in the God who “works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose." (Romans 8:28) As those who were with her during this time could attest, God continued to work through her and many lives were touched right up to her last days. To God be the glory! Twyla is survived by two daughters, Valerie Gail ( Mark) Ramsey of Cape Girardeau, MO and Angela Ruth ( Sean) McDeavitt of Bryan, TX; one son, Paul Keith ( Niki) Christiansen of Sioux Falls, SD; 12 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, one brother, James Nathan (Robin) McCollough of Birch Tree, MO, and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Wallace McCollough, and her husband, Rev. Roger Christiansen. Funeral service will be held Friday, September 6, 2024 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Gene Moses officiating at Crain Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau with visitation being held from 9:30 AM until the time of service. Interment to follow at the Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery. Crain Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Cape Girardeau is in charge of arrangements.

Twyla Loretha Christiansen

February 5, 1938 - August 27, 2024