Lori Ellen Kistler, age 41, of Branson, Missouri.

Lori Ellen Kistler, age 41, of Branson, Missouri, passed away on November 4, 2021. She entered this life on January 4, 1980, in Sedalia, Missouri, the daughter of Robert and Jeannie (Pannell) Kistler. Lori was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents.

Graduating from Brunswick High School in 1998, Lori followed her dream of helping others by becoming an LPN. She treasured the day-to-day tasks of nursing and took in anyone who needed care into her home. Lori loved all animals and spending time in the kitchen cooking, especially with brown sugar. She was an avid fan of True Crimes, solving murder mysteries. Lori’s kids were her life, and she will never be forgotten.

She is survived by her three daughters: Abby Gerdes of Branson, Missouri, Katelynn Gerdes of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Lexi Gerdes of Tipton, Missouri; parents: Robert and Jeannie Kistler of Branson, Missouri; and sister, Robyn (John St. Lawrence) Kistler of Salisbury, Missouri. Lori is also survived by her two nephews: Kaden Kirchhoff and Caleb (Taylor) Fosse; niece, Haley Alberson; great-nephew, Bryson; and many aunts and uncles.

A celebration of life will be held Monday November 8, 2021, at Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury, Missouri. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with service to follow at 6:30 p.m. with Reverend Wendell Turner officiating. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.cremationsoftheozarks.com.