Mashelle Trimble

Jan MaShelle Trimble, 64, of Unionville, Missouri, entered eternal life on Friday January 12, 2024, at her home surrounded by family.

MaShelle was preceded in death by her father Larry Robinson, granddaughter Gwyna Trimble, father-in-law Dean Trimble and grandparents Roscoe and Carol Lightfoot.

Left to honor her memory is her husband Jim of 45 years; son, Justin of Unionville and daughter Jenika (Wade) Huston of Chillicothe, MO; her mother, Judy Robinson; brothers Scott (Patty) Robinson of Unionville and Andy (Toni) Robinson of Columbia, MO. Also surviving are her 5 cherished grandsons, Haze, Ryker and Dechlan Trimble and Ridge and Coy Huston; also many nieces, nephews, cousins and many wonderful friends who she held dear to heart and were as close as family.

The daughter of Larry and Judy Robinson, MaShelle was born November 13, 1959, in Unionville, Missouri. On July 14, 1978, she married Jim Trimble. To this union two children were born, Justin and Jenika.

MaShelle started working for Farmers Implement in 1978 until Rex and Mary closed in 1986. She then worked for Michaels Foundation and was later a night dispatcher at the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. She was the Union Township Tax Collector for 20 years, the City Tax Collector and was currently the Treasurer for the Unionville Special Road District. She clerked many auctions for Gary Knight as well as the Putnam County Junior Livestock Sale, which she was a huge supporter of. In 1987, she started working for Ronny Roof at the Department of Revenue and in 1992 was appointed by Governor John Ashcroft as the License Bureau Fee Agent.  She served our community as License Bureau Fee Agent for 31 years, where she came to know everyone and became a friend to all. She was an irreplaceable staple in the community.

MaShelle was an avid sports fan and loved the Kansas City Chiefs, St Louis Cardinals Baseball and Mizzou Football and Basketball. She was always a supporter of the local school teams as she followed Justin & Jenika throughout school, and now as an avid fan and supporter of her grandson’s teams.

She loved a cattle show, especially watching her grandsons in recent years, but she was also there to support so many other kids from the area. Watching the steer show at the Coliseum at Missouri State Fairgrounds was MaShelle’s favorite place to be.  She opened and closed the Missouri State Fair every year. Her camper was welcome to any child or family needing a sleepover, food or just a story full of laughs.

MaShelle was very active in her community. She was a member of Unionville Methodist Church where she served on several committees. She served on the Putnam County Fair Board for 22 years and was instrumental in building up the fair for the kids and their livestock, a passion she had throughout her entire life.

She liked to cook and was always willing to provide the hot rolls when needed. There was always macaroni and cheese at every meal, and if you knew her, you knew she always had a stash of Velveeta. She was generous with her cooking, always bringing food to someone or organizing meals at church.

MaShelle was special to all who knew her, and she had a way of making everyone else feel special too. She was always ready to share a story, a laugh, and a meal with those she loved. Her kindness, generosity and love will not be forgotten.

Graveside Services for MaShelle will be at the Union Church Cemetery in Putnam County at 2:30, Saturday, January 20, 2024.  Visitation will be at the Playle & Collins Family Funeral Home from 10:00-2:00 pm on the same day as the service.

Memorials may be made payable to the Union Church Cemetery, the Putnam County 4-H Council, or the Putnam County Health Department and entrusted with Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th St., Unionville, MO  63565.