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Armetha KESLING Obituary
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KESLING, Armetha L. age 93 of Miamisburg, passed away Monday, April 16, 2012 at Kingston of Miamisburg. She was born April 2, 1919 in Dayton, OH to the late Harvey and Callie (Showalter) Leis. In addition to her parents, Armetha was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, George S. Kesling; her son, William R. McLain and her sister, Lenora Dakin. She is survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Beverly Ann (Tom) Davis of Miamisburg; grandchildren, George (Diane) Gilbert and Caron Larew and great grandchildren; George II, Amber Larew and Alyssa Larew. Armetha was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Miamisburg Chapter and Trinity United Church of Christ, Miamisburg. Family will receive friends from 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Gebhart-Schmidt-Parramore Funeral Home, Miamisburg. Funeral services will begin at 12:00 Noon also on Thursday at the funeral home followed by burial at Hillgrove Cemetery, Miamisburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton at 234 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420. Personal condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting Armetha's memorial at www.gebhartschmidtparramore.com.
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amber larew
June 13, 2012
Miss u and pappaw so much! Love u!
Marlene Click
April 25, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of visiting Armetha and George at their home along with the Evangelism Committee Members of Trinity Church. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Marlene Click
April 19, 2012
Dear Bev Tom and family so sorry about your mom I will miss her i really liked doing her hair she was so much fun just like her daughter that i love very muchThinking and praying for you and the family Donna &jim McDonald
April 18, 2012
Dear Bev, I'm so sorry to hear your Mother has passed. Armetha and my Mother were always such good friends, for many years. You and your Mother were such a large part of my growing up. Next time I visit Claude, I will call you. Claude told me you called him recently. Again, very sorry for your loss of your Mother, Bev. please accept my deepest sympathy. Bobbi (Bowling) Zink
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