Mildred Stephenson Keister

Mildred Stephenson Keister obituary, Charlottesville, VA

Mildred Stephenson Keister

Mildred Keister Obituary

Published by Daily Progress from May 5 to May 7, 2010.


Mildred Stephenson "Tillie" Keister

Mildred Stephenson Keister, 81, of Wilmington, and formerly of Charlottesville, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2010.

She was born in Charlottesville, Virginia, on November 20, 1928, to Alexander Shelton Stephenson and Mamie W. Stephenson.

Remembered are her husband, William S. Keister; brothers, William Stephenson, Marshall Gill and Charles Gill; and sisters, Marie Clarke and Isabelle Grubb, all who preceded her in death.

Tillie grew up in Crozet, Virginia, and attended Jefferson School of Commerce. She was a member of Hillsboro Baptist Church in Crozet, Virginia. During her working career, she was a secretary at Robert E. Lee School, and worked in the insurance business at State Farm Insurance, City Mortgage, and HRH Insurance.

Tillie loved to travel, supported University of Virginia Women's Basketball and was active with her husband with the Scottish Rite Masons in Lynchburg, Virginia.

After her husband's death, she moved to Wilmington, North Carolina, to be near her family. In Wilmington, she attended Masonboro Baptist Church and was active in the Agape class and senior group.

She is survived by two daughters, Betty Ferencak and her husband, Bill, of Wilmington, North Carolina, and Mary Keister of Raleigh, North Carolina; two grandchildren, Michelle Ferencak of Greenville, North Carolina, and Robert Ferencak of Arlington, Virginia; a sister, Virginia Sandridge and her husband, Hollis, of Crozet, Virginia; and a brother, Tyler Stephenson and his wife, Lucille, of White Hall, Virginia.

Visitation for family and friends will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, May 6, 2010, at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home in Charlottesville, Virginia.

A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, May 7, 2010, at Hillsboro Baptist Church in Crozet, Virginia, officiated by Dr. Alan Thompson. Burial will be at Monticello Memory Gardens in Charlottesville.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to the wonderful staff at Autumn Care Nursing Home for their compassionate and professional care given the past two years.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Foundation of America at www.alzfdn.org or 866.AFA.8484.


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Mike Moonis

May 20, 2010

P. J. and family,
I am very sad to learn of your Mother's passing this week. I was talking to Janet Thompson and she mentioned that she met with you and your sister in Charlottesville. I remember spending many nights at your house and how your Mother was such an inviting host. She always made me feel like part of the family. I pray that the Grace of God be with you and your family throught the days ahead.

May 9, 2010

Mary and Betty ~ sincerest sympathy and condolences. A mother's love remains, even when she can no longer hug and hold us. When the shock and grief subside, you'll see her smile and feel her presence, in ways both large and small. Love to you both, Cheryl

The Hewitt Family

May 9, 2010

Betty & P.J.,
We are so sorry about the loss of your mother. We will remember fondly taking Gracie to the nursing home to visit. Tillie would toss the ball and Grace would catch it in mid air. Tillie was the only person she would do that for!
I know you will miss her the most this Sunday, Mothers Day. Please know she is looking down, with your father at her side, in awe of the legacy the two of them have left, in the two of you.
Greg, Deb & Kim......& Gracie too!

Michael Tancyus

May 7, 2010

Pj and Betty, I was so sorry to learn of your Mother's passing today. I have fond memories of your Mom and Dad and you both from our days at Robert E. Lee and Rock Hill. I'm sorry that I will not be able to attend your mother's service today, but please know you are in my prayers.
Micael G. Tancyus

May 6, 2010

PJ and Betty and Bill, we're thinking of you as you pass through this difficulty. I know your Mom is comfortable and safe in her new home. I pray that the host of good memories you have will sustain you in the difficult times.

Love from all,

Amy Hassenpflug

May 5, 2010

P.J. and family, please accept our sincere condolences on this event. Our prayers and sympathy is with you at this time. Sincerely,
Cathy, Rick Maupin and Family.

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