Velma Lee Keeling

Velma Lee Keeling, 89, entered into rest on August 29, 2021. She was born on January 24, 1932, in Blytheville, AR to Paul and Mary Ford.

Velma was a lifelong Pentecostal and a member of the First Apostolic Church of Concord for over sixteen years. She was also a very hard worker and enjoyed her time as a CNA at nursing homes. During her free time, she loved to work in her vegetable garden. Velma was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose memory will forever be cherished by those that loved her.

She is reunited in heaven with her loving husband, Lincoln Keeling; parents, Paul Dixon Ford and Mary Violet (Glover) Ford; brothers, Ronnie Eugene Ford and Paul Edward Ford; son-in-law, Jimmy Dunavin; and grandson, Timothy Baker. She is survived by her daughters, Phyllis Dunavin, Brenda Robertson (Andy), and Nola Goodwin (John); son, Dwight Keeling (Lovetta); sisters, Norma Jean Mathis and Sherry Baker (Larry); as well as eight grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and thirteen great-great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2021, from 6-8 p.m. at Willis Funeral Service. The funeral service will be held on Friday, September 3, 2021, at 2 p.m. at Willis Funeral Service. Interment will follow funeral service at Oak Grove Cemetery.

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