Marian S. Keeling, 88, a resident of Martville, passed away Saturday, at St. Luke Health Services in Oswego.
Marian was born in Wolcott, the daughter of the late Fred Simpson and the late Bessie (Hart) Simpson.
Prior to becoming a full time homemaker , she was a bookkeeper at Grange Silo in Red Creek. Marian and her late husband, Sheldon, were the owners of Keeling's Evergreen Acres in Martville. She was the treasurer of the Martville Cemetery for over thirty years. She enjoyed bowling, swimming and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by three children, Steven (Cindy) Keeling of Martville, Shelli (Don) Corcoran of Lexington Massachusetts, Shari (Jeff) Hartley of Baldwinsville. One sister, Irene Perry of Savannah. Nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Marian is pre-deceased by her husband, Sheldon Keeling (2010), daughter Pamela, Richardson, a sister, Betty Lee and her brother, Robert Simpson.
Calling hours will be Saturday, January 23 from 10:00-12:00 with a service to follow at noon at the Becker-Keysor Funeral Home in Red Creek. Burial will take place in Martville Cemetery in the spring, at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300 Jacksonville, Florida 32256 or the Breast Cancer Research Foundation
60 East 56th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10022 .