Leora Keith

Leora Keith, 99, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at Glen Oaks Health Campus. She was born April 2, 1926, in Greenfield, Indiana, to Arthur and Amy (Albea) Jackson.

Leora was a graduate of the Class of 1945 Wilkinson High School and worked as a seamstress at several garment factories including her last job at Comfy Togs. She was one of the first riders on New Castle on Wheels. Leora was a dedicated rider throughout her life. Leora was a member of North 14 Street Church of Christ for over 60 years. She also was a resident of Roosevelt Avenue for over 60 years.

Leora is survived by step-daughter Wilma (Jim) Garrard of New Castle, grandchildren Dana (Howard) Kendall, Tony (Debbie) Roach, Robin Daniel, Marc (Lori) Garrard and Chris (Marianne) Garrard; eight great grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren and one more on the way. She was preceded in death by her husband Bolin Keith, step-daughter Alice Roach, her parents listed above, twin brother Loren Jackson, brothers Merle Reger, Opie Reger and Virgil Jackson and sister Jane Hays.

A funeral to celebrate Leora's life will be held at 12 p.m., on Monday, Dec. 8, at Rose City Funeral Home 2011 Broad St., New Castle. Friends may call on Monday at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will take place at South Mound Cemetery, New Castle. Online condolences may be shared at www.rosecityfunerals.com.