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Sharleen Lerae Horne Keesler was born October 10, 1988, in Paris, Arkansas, and she passed from this life on August 22, 2025, in Columbia, Louisiana. She left this world too early and will be missed by many. She was preceded in death by her father, David Horne; her mother, Barbara Horne Tassin; her grandmother, Earline Jones; and grandfather, Colin Douglas Hawkins.
She leaves behind her daughter, Skyla Keesler; her son, Xavier Keesler; her husband, Nathan Keesler; step-father, Rodney Tassin; siblings: Gentry Williams, Brian Tassin, Delbert Hodges, Bryan Patterson, and Brandon Hodges; along with aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
The family has chosen cremation and will be planning a memorial service for a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to help defray funeral expenses. A link is available below to donate or may be made at the funeral home.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
7131 Hwy 165 PO Box 57, Columbia, LA 71418

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