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1921 - 2007
During her life, Margaret Elizabeth Hill Keels, age 86, remained a vibrant, dignified, independent women. It is only fitting that on Independence Day Wednesday July 4, 20007 Margaret Elizabeth Hill Keels was freed from her recent health challenges. Following a May 2007 evening of gardening, Mrs. Keels sustained physical injuries from a fall outside her home. Since then, she was blessed to have received loving care and comfort at the Holzer Senior Care in Bidwell.
Born in Massieville,Ohio, she moved to 'gallipolis in October 1949 following her marriage to Donaldson R. 'Dewey' Keels, who preceded her in death on January 16, 2007.
She was preceded in death by her parents,William and Geneva Payne Hill and her brother Kenneth Grant all of Massieville, Ohio.
She is survived by her daughter, Deidra Keels of San Francisco, CA. her sister, Edna Borden of Gallipolis, and her nieces and nephews. Her presence will be loving remembered by her devoted neighbors, India Cullen, Leslie and Hank Doss, Cindy Sexton, Beverly Watson, the David McCoy family, the Waugh-Halley-Wood family, and her many friends and family throughout Ohio.
Deidra Keels will host a "Celebration of the Lives and Love Story of Donaldson and Margaret Keels" at 11:00 AM Monday July 9, 2007 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Margaret Keels burial will immediately follow in Pine Street Cemetery.
For a decade following Donaldson's retirement from ODOT, Donaldson and Margaret adventurously traveled throughout the country with the Gallia County Senior Citizens Group. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Gallia County Senior Center 1157 St. Rt. 160 Gallipolis, OH. 45631
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There are currently 4 condolences.
Michael Casey
Sunday July 15, 2007 at
7:26 PM
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Deidra, I am so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. You have my deepest sympathy and my thoughts and prayers are with you. I always remember your Mother's lovely smile and friendly greeting as we went to and from Sunday School at John Gee.
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wendy keels beard
wbeard1@roadrunner.net
Wednesday July 11, 2007 at
10:46 PM
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so sorry to hear about the death of margret keels. i am doing history and was wondering if she knew ervin and bessie of haydenville,ohio please feel free to contack me when you have time . sincerly
wendy keels beard.
chillicothe,ohio
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Willette Moore Tarvins
lovelivelaugh2001@yahoo.com
Monday July 9, 2007 at
11:53 AM
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Deidra, You have our deepest deepest sympathy. As you know, we know how this feels. We want you to know, you are not alone. You have family in California. We love you and have made you a member of our family. However, I personally know, you will miss being "the Baby" but you rest assure, you'll still be "the Baby". We love you and pray for your strength. You know you can call us at any time, day or night. Take care of yourself and remember, your parents are together! They have been called by God to go to greener pastures. Don't let the grass grow under your feet. Keep on....
Smuches, Willette and Alaska Tarvins.
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Cheryl Enyart
trayne1837inc@yahoo.com
Monday July 9, 2007 at
9:33 AM
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Deidra, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. I know that she is at rest now, freed from her earthly tether. She and your father are walking the streets paved of gold together scouting out all the interesting things of their eternal life. I won't be able to attend the Celebration. I am becoming a grandmother this morning, but my heart and soul are with you. We will talk later . I am so privileged to have know your parents. Great people, gone but not forgotten.
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