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Mary Lee Keitel

1929 - 2008

BORN

1929

DIED

2008

Mary Keitel Obituary

Mary Lee Keitel, 79, of Elk Creek, Va., passed away November 19, 2008, at Carrington Place, Wytheville, Va. She was born October 22, 1929, at Perry Point, Md., to the late Joseph Forrest and Ona Cornett Poole Surviving are her husband, Charles E. Keitel, of the home; daughter and son-inlaw, Charleen and Chip Turner, of Annapolis, Md.; son and daughter-in-law, Blaine and Susan Keitel, of Atlanta, Ga.; one sister, Jeanette Poole, of Flatridge, Va.; a grandson, Justin D. Turner, of Gaithersburg, Md. Funeral service will be held Saturday, November 22, 2008, at 2:30 p.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel, Independence, Va. The Rev. Bill Shupe and Mr. Harold Wingate officiating. Interment to follow at Central Cemetery, Flatridge, Va. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to Elk Creek Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 130, Elk Creek, Va. 24326 or Twin County Humane Society, P.O. Box 125, Hillsville, Va. 24343 or the American Cancer Society, c/o Iva Easter, 1235 Beaver Dam Road, Hillsville, Va. 24343. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va., is serving the Keitel family.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Nov. 21, 2008.

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Punkey and Sharon Bates

November 22, 2008

Dear Charlie and Family, We had so many wonderful times together and we are so lucky to be able to call Mary our wonderful friend. Mary meant so much to me and will always be in my thoughts. We will also continue to keep you and all of the family in our thoughts and prayers as you all go through this terrible time of sorrow. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. With deepest love and sympathy.

Lawrence Overbay

November 21, 2008

We will be thinking of the family during this very difficult time.

Audrey Cheney

November 21, 2008

Charlie and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with ya'll during this difficult time. Remember the good times to get you through this. If there's anything that we can do for you, please give us a call.

Audrey and Wade

Robert Overbay

November 21, 2008

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

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