Mary Louise Keeton

Keeton, Mary Louise, 74, of Springfield passed away August 29, 2017 in Heartland of Springfield. She was born in Huntington, West Virginia on November 29, 1942 to Lonnie and Chloe (Dutton) Thompson. Mary enjoyed sitting at the kitchen table, reading and learning new things, she always loved to laugh. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband Ellis; brothers John, Gary, and Eddie Thompson; sister Elizabeth Katherine Smith. Survivors include her children Nora Lynn, John M., Ellis E. Jr., William C. and Bettina C. Keeton; Siblings Helen Dellinger, Kay Salyer, Larry, Lester, David (Kay), and Lynn Thompson; grandchildren Brandon, Chelsea, Jonathan, Ellis, Corey, Michael, Cortney, and Josh Keeton, Tearra Kaylynn Shaw, and Stephanie Lilly; several great-grandchildren. The graveside service to honor Mary's life will be held at Ferncliff Cemetery on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at 11:00 am. Arrangements are being handled byRICHARDS, RAFF, & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.richardsraffanddunbar.com