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Melba Keele Obituary

Melba Keele, 77 of Kerens, passed away Monday morning, Oct. 16, 2017 at her residence. She served many years as manager of the Kerens Shell Jr. Mart in Kerens. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Keele in 2008. Melba is survived by her daughters, Marsha Deagen of Ennis and Beverly Jennings of Kerens; son, Jimmy Keele and wife Traci of Kerens; sisters, Doris Alsup and Delores Cheatwood and husband Gary of Cuthand, Patricia Rieger and husband Dale of Calhoun, Louisiana; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 at Paschal Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 at Paschal Funeral Home with Rev. David LaFlore officiating. Interment to follow in the Prairie Point Cemetery.


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