A funeral will be held Monday, Dec. 12, 2021 for 91-year-old Thelma Inez Keller of Perryville, Mo. who passed away Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022 surrounded by her family at Independence Care Center.
She was born November 16, 1931 in Arbyrd, Mo. to Willam “Bill” and Helen (Green) Yount, who both preceded her in death.
Thelma and Leroy J. Keller were married December 24, 1949. He preceded her in death.
Survivors include two daughters: Wanda (Tim Britt) Boland of Perryville, Mo., and Linda Keller of Perryville, Mo.; a son: Terry (Brenda) Keller; two sisters: Wilma Ray and Fay Huckstep; three grandchildren: Bradley Keller, Michelle Boland, and Gregory Keller; two great-grandchildren: Caden Keller and Lindie Keller.
She was preceded in death by four brothers: Dale Yount, Paul Yount, Arnold Yount, and Roy Yount.
She was a homemaker.
Thelma enjoyed quilting, crocheting, sewing, growing flowers and gardening, and shopping.
She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022 and 8-10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12, 2022 at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville.
A funeral for 91-year-old Thelma Inez Keller of Perryville, Mo. will be held Monday, December 12, 2022 a.m. 10 a,m, at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville with Deacon Direk Hunt officiating.
Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Perryville.
Memorial contributions may be given to Alzheimer’s Foundation or American Diabetes Association.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.