Atha Irene Keele 82, of Odessa, MO formally of Blue Springs, MO passed away Saturday August 25, 2012 at the New Haven Golden Living Center in Odessa, MO. Visitation will be 9:00 to 11:00 am with Memorial Services at 11:00 am Saturday September 1, 2012 at the Parkview Community of Christ 801 SW 19th St. Blue Springs, MO. 64015.
Atha was born October 20, 1929 in Independence, MO the daughter of Hollis and Elaine (Blystone) Andes. On August 12, 1948 she married Clarence Keele who preceded her in death January 3, 2001 She was also preceded in death by her son Donnie Keele 1954.
Survivors include daughters Kay Lindemann and husband Carl of Edmonton Alberta, Canada. Sharon Olson of Blue Springs, MO. Son J. D. Keele and wife Francy of Odessa, MO Sisters Wanetta Payne, Dorothy Carriker , Brothers Leroy Andes, Earl Andes. 6 Grandchilren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Dear Sharon & Kay – So sorry to hear of your Mother’s
passing. I’ll be thinking of you during this difficult
time. May your family gather and take comfort in the
many memories you have.
God bless you and yours,
Carolyn Pittsenbarger
Please accept my condolences, my thought and prayers are with your family. God Bless you all.
So sorry to hear of Atha’s passing. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim and Jeanie (McCullick) Ogle
El Dorado Springs, MO
J.D. – I have so many memories of all of us going to church on 19th street. The reunions and Zions League. I am so sorry for your loss but also know that God had much better plans for her. And knowing we will be all reunited one day puts joy in my heart!
God bless you and your family!!
May you experience joy for the wonderful times that you had and hope for the reunion in the future.
May God give you peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Thought’s and Prayer’s for you all.
My deepest condolences to the family. May God wrap his loving arms around you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless Danielle Brown
My love and prayers to you all. God Bless.
Our thoughts are with all of the family that took such wonderful care of Great Grandma and got to connect with her on a regular basis. Although we are far away, we will still love and miss her. xo
Steven, Linda, Nina and Heidi
Kay and Family –
Thinking of you all at this time of loss.
Hope you find comfort in all of the good memories.
Hugs
Noela, Dan & Boys
Sharon and Kay, My thoughts are with you. I know you have many fond memories to help you through this difficult time. Take care. Tim Coleman
Kay and Sharon–my prayers are with you and your families during this stressful time. Take care of each other. Love Judy
J.D., Francy, Katie & Heather,
I was privileged to “shuck” corn with Atha and Clarence a few times when we were out visiting. Somehow it never seemed like work, because we talked and laughed the whole time. I loved how she always made people feel special. She never liked the spotlight on her. She wanted to know about you. She was good at listening and her eyes took in everything. Sometimes I would wonder what she was thinking behind those eyes when she would be watching her grown kids, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
I could always count on Atha to have a jar of M&M’s that she would share. God bless her for that alone! Thank goodness she had a sweet tooth too!
There is no easy way to say goodbye to a loved one, but I believe that you all have done a beautiful job of letting (Mom) Atha know how much she was loved. Not only were the last years of her life blessed by you, but I truly believe that you were blessed by her as well. I have heard the saying, “that getting old isn’t for sissies.” Well I have to say that Atha was no sissy and I believe that she showed that truth, not only to her family, but to many of us. I believe that through the difficult times of those last few months, many treasures have been stored up in heaven for your family. Many sacrifices were made, but they were lovingly and freely given, by a remarkable family, who knows what it means to take care of those you love.
I pray that the Lord will give you peace, comfort, and strength through the coming hours, days, weeks, months, and years. There will be times of grief, loss, and smiles. Embrace the memories that she has brought each of you over the years.
Love,
Stacie, Gary & Kayla