In Memory Of
Mary Margaret Keeling
1926
2015
Mary Margaret Keeling
March 14, 1926 — January 25, 2015
Mary Margaret Keeling, 88, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2015 in Columbus, OH. Mary was born in Mt. Sterling, OH on March 14, 1926 to Clarence and Margaret McFarland.
Upon graduating from high school, she moved to Dayton where she worked a year at National Cash Register, aiding in the war industry. When World War II ended, she returned to Mt. Sterling and met and married Charles Keeling, a former captain in the United States Army (1940-1946). They settled in Columbus and had three children: daughter, Carolyn (Tom) Davis, son, John (Karen) Keeling, and her younger son, Rick, who was her special care giver in the last years of her life.
Mary is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Charles Keeling; brother, William McFarland; her beloved sister-in-law, Evelyn Day; and brother-in-law, Herbert Day.
She is survived by her precious sister, Rose (Raymond) Kennedy; her grandchildren, Loraine Ann (Brian) Swank, Jason and Jared Keeling; her great-grandchildren, Danielle and Aric Merola; and very special nephews and nieces, all of whom she loved dearly.
Mary returned to the work force later in life and worked at Lazarus, which became Macy's. She was a founding member of Maize Road Baptist Church and loved any activity that involved family and friends. She was always blessed by great neighbors and loved her community. She attended V.F.W. Post No. 3424 where she enjoyed socializing and dancing with her husband and friends.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 from 4:00pm-6:30pm at Newcomer Funeral Home, NE Chapel, 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Rd. Columbus, OH 43231 followed by a Memorial Service at 6:30pm.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Kobacker House, c/o Ohio Health Foundation 180 E. Broad St. Fl 32 Columbus, OH 43215.
Upon graduating from high school, she moved to Dayton where she worked a year at National Cash Register, aiding in the war industry. When World War II ended, she returned to Mt. Sterling and met and married Charles Keeling, a former captain in the United States Army (1940-1946). They settled in Columbus and had three children: daughter, Carolyn (Tom) Davis, son, John (Karen) Keeling, and her younger son, Rick, who was her special care giver in the last years of her life.
Mary is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Charles Keeling; brother, William McFarland; her beloved sister-in-law, Evelyn Day; and brother-in-law, Herbert Day.
She is survived by her precious sister, Rose (Raymond) Kennedy; her grandchildren, Loraine Ann (Brian) Swank, Jason and Jared Keeling; her great-grandchildren, Danielle and Aric Merola; and very special nephews and nieces, all of whom she loved dearly.
Mary returned to the work force later in life and worked at Lazarus, which became Macy's. She was a founding member of Maize Road Baptist Church and loved any activity that involved family and friends. She was always blessed by great neighbors and loved her community. She attended V.F.W. Post No. 3424 where she enjoyed socializing and dancing with her husband and friends.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 from 4:00pm-6:30pm at Newcomer Funeral Home, NE Chapel, 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Rd. Columbus, OH 43231 followed by a Memorial Service at 6:30pm.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Kobacker House, c/o Ohio Health Foundation 180 E. Broad St. Fl 32 Columbus, OH 43215.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
4:00 - 6:30 pm (Eastern time)
Newcomer - Northeast Chapel
Memorial Service
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Starts at 6:30 pm (Eastern time)
Newcomer - Northeast Chapel
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