Anna Lou Muskrat

Anna Lou Shell-Muskrat was born on Wednesday, February 18, 1953 in Modesto, California to James Scott Shell and Betty Jean Coleman-Shell. The family moved to Webbers Falls, Oklahoma when Anna Lou was just a baby. Anna Lou lived in Webbers Falls until her passing on Saturday, December 27, 2025.
Anna Lou married the love of her life, Teddy Muskrat on June 22, 1973 and enjoyed 52 years of marriage. Teddy and Anna Lou were very proud of their two children. God blessed their marriage with a son Reilly Muskrat and a daughter Julie Muskrat-Hammans. Anna Lou had 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Anna Lou found great joy in raising her children. Anna Lou also worked as a certified nurse aid for many years. She eventually earned her certified medical license and worked in nursing homes taking care of the elderly and anyone else in need. It is an understatement to say that Anna Lou was one of a kind. Anna Lou always put others first, she would be the first person to be by your side if you were in need.
Anna Lou loved Jesus and was a mighty woman of God. For many years, Anna Lou and her husband Teddy attended church at Christ The King Church in Vian, Oklahoma. Anna Lou served their church faithfully. Anna Lou's beautiful smile and her baby blue eyes shined brightest when she was able to share the love of God with others. When Anna Lou loved, she loved BIG and everyone that knew her loved her. She had a heart of gold.
Anna Lou is survived by her husband, Teddy Muskrat of the home, her father James Scott Shell of Webbers Falls, Oklahoma. Her son Reilly Muskrat of Webbers Falls, Oklahoma. Her daughter Julie Hammans, and husband James of Webbers Falls, Oklahoma. Grandchildren: Tucker Muskrat and wife Amber of Montalba, Texas, Tanner Muskrat of Montalba, TX, Tristan Muskrat of Topeka, Kansas, Timber Watson and husband Cole of Muskogee, Oklahoma. Britney Royse and husband Preston of Webbers Falls, Oklahoma Adyn Hammons of Webbers Falls, Oklahoma, Makiya Shell - Hammans of Webbers Falls, Oklahoma, Great - Grandchildren: Moxin and Marlee Hammans of Muskogee, Oklahoma Cooper Muskrat of Montalbe Texas and Paisley, Selena, and Selah Royce of Webbers Falls, Oklahoma. Sisters, Debbie Woodall and husband Kent of Kearney, Missouri, Mary Walker and husband Chris of Houston, Texas, Dyanna Morrone and husband Jason of Florida, and many more nieces, nephews, and cousins that she loved dearly.
Anna Lou was preceded in death by her mother Betty Shell, brothers Billy Shell and Robert Shell and two grandsons Colton Muskrat and Kayden Hammans.
Today, Anna Lou has changed her address to the Kingdom of Heaven where we will all meet her someday soon.
Funeral Services for Anna Lou will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at the First Assembly of God in Warner Oklahoma with pastor Barbara Jenkins and Patty Ohl officiating.