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Karen Keeley

Dec 18th, 1940 - Jun 5th, 2024

Memorial Visitation: 1-3 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora

 

      Karen Mary Keeley, age 83, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 5, 2024, at her home.

      She was born December 18, 1940, in Centralia, the daughter of Dr. R.G. and Mildred (Baldridge) Keeley.

      Karen lived in a group home during her later years.  She was happy and a joy to be around and truly loved all the activities that the home presented.  She enjoyed attending workshop regularly, watching Little House on the Prairie, participating in Special Olympics, and getting her hair done.  Karen was a fan of Elvis and the Beatles and was an accomplished artist, having won several awards for her work.

      Karen leaves behind to cherish her memory, 2 brothers, Dennis (Bonnie) Keeley and Tom Keeley, and 2 sisters, Kathy Justin and Jane White.

      She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.

      The family wishes to thank the staff and friends at the group home for loving and taking care of Karen’s needs for the past 38 years.

      A memorial visitation for Karen will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.  To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com

 

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Brooke Buffington

June 11th

I'd like to think that Heaven just gained the most beautiful and radiant angel ever, when you entered, miss Karen. You were a shining star here on earth. You definitely touched everyone you ever met. I'll miss you!

Nancy L Newton

June 13th

Austin

June 13th

She's going to be missed

Jennifer Davis

June 13th

Use to color with Karen at Prairie Estates when she was there....She was a sptitfire and loved being around her!!

Victoria Bates

June 14th

 

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Frank & Bright Funeral Home
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