GENEVA McBEE KECK
Geneva McBee Keck, age 91, widow of Hugh Keck, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2015, at National Health Care, Anderson, SC. She was born October 12, 1923, in Monroe, Michigan, the oldest child of Herman and Nancy Stump McBee. She worked at Union Camp in Monroe for thirty-one years, retiring in 1981.
Geneva was a member of the North Monroe Street Church of God from the time it was founded until her move to Anderson, South Carolina in 2002 to be near family. She lived in the Summer House at Anderson Place for eleven years before moving to NHC.
In addition to her parents and husband, Geneva was preceded in death by her brother, Arlie McBee, and nephews, Greg McBee and Patrick McBee. She is survived by her daughter, Joan Stinson (Larry) of Townville, SC; sisters, Wanda Hayes of Jacksonville, FL and Jewell Yeary (Marshall) of Orange City, FL; brother, Don McBee of Fort Myers, FL; three grandchildren, Kathy Farmer (Dr. Andy Farmer) of Anderson, SC, Melissa Hardeman (Robert) of Alpharetta, GA, Matthew Stinson (Amy) of Cumming, GA; seven great-grandchildren, Joey Farmer, Sarah Farmer Senn (Caleb), Graham Farmer, Jake Barclay, Kaylee Barclay, Jacob Hardeman, and Christopher Stinson; three nephews, William McBee (Denese), David Yeary, and Stephen Kay; and niece, Arlene McBee Willis. Geneva's greatest joys in life were her faith and her family.
The family would like to express gratitude to the staff of Station 3 at NHC for the loving care and devotion provided to Mrs. Keck during her residency.
The family will be at the residence of Larry and Joan Stinson, 221 Stelling Drive, Townville, and will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Sunday, September 6, 2015, from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m.
The Memorial Service to honor and celebrate the life of Mrs. Keck will be held on Sunday, September 6, 2015, at 3:30 p.m. at the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home in Anderson, with Rev. Dan Batson officiating. Interment will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery in LaSalle, MI, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2015. A visitation will be held at Rupp Funeral Home in Monroe, MI on Wednesday, September 9, 2015, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Contributions in memory of Mrs. Keck may be made to Caris Hospice, 129 Straight Drive, Anderson, SC 29625.
Events
Visitation
Sunday, September 6, 2015
2:00PM - 3:00PM
The McDougald Funeral Home
2211 North Main Street
Anderson, SC 29621
Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com
Phone: (864) 224-4343
Funeral Service
Sunday, September 6, 2015
3:30PM
The McDougald Funeral Home
2211 North Main Street
Anderson, SC 29621
Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com
Phone: (864) 224-4343
Final Resting Place
Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery
La Salle, MI
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