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1939
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2024
Mary Keller Obituary
February 24, 1939 - November 7, 2024
Lexington, Kentucky - Mary Jacqueline Keller, 85, husband of Walter J Keller, passed away on November 7, 2024 at her home in Lexington, KY. Jackie was born in Wayne, Michigan on February 24, 1939 to the late Mildred Tenbarge and William Brown. Jackie was raised in Vincennes, Indiana where she attended St. Rose Academy. Jackie and Walt were married for 65 years. She is survived by her six children: Sharleen (Joe) Montgomery of Lexington, KY; Keith (Amy) Keller of Camarillo, CA; Lori (Curt) Heinz of Charlotte, NC; Debra (Mark) Chikalla of Dallas, TX; Jeff (Stacey) Keller of Kiawah, SC; Jill (Richard) Johnson of Lexington, KY. She also leaves behind 13 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter, a sister, three brothers and their spouses, along with two sisters-in-law, and two brothers-in-law from Walter's family. A funeral mass was held on November 9th, 2024 at Pax Christi Church. Memorial contributions may be made in her honor to Bluegrass Care Navigators at BGCareNav.org.
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Patsy Leet Smith
November 11, 2024
Sharlene, So very sorry for the loss of your beautiful Mother. Prayers for you and your family.
Ed Norton
November 9, 2024
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Charles Hornback
November 9, 2024
So sorry to learn of her passing. I will keep the entire family in my prayers.
Sharon Nighbert
November 9, 2024
So very sorry for your loss Sharlene! Hugs & love for you and your family!
Sheila & Larry Hancock
November 9, 2024
Larry and I extend our condolences to the entire Keller family. Jackie was a wonderful lady. She invited us into their home on several different holiday occasions and treated us like family. She will be fondly remembered.
Richard Brown
November 8, 2024
My sweet baby sister is the first of us to go, we loved her dearly.
Cindy and Tony
November 8, 2024
We are so sorry for your family's loss. We are thinking of you all at this time and sending prayers.
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