Hildred Mae Keene
Hildred Mae Keene, 77, of California, Mo. passed away on
Saturday, August 31, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Blue Springs,
Mo.
She was born in Harrison, Ark. on January 9, 1942, the daughter
of Cephas and Ida Mae (Collier) Jackson, both of
whom preceded her in death.
Hildred was married on September 25, 1999 in
Kaiser, Mo. to Tony Keene, who survives of the
home.
She worked in shipping and receiving for
California Manufacturing for 44 years until her retirement. She enjoyed flowers, sewing, baking,
being with her family and taking care of her
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include: one son, Dale Kirchner and wife Tina of
California, Mo.; one stepdaughter, Jessica Keene of Boonville; one
stepson, Daniel Benson of Arden, N.C.; three sisters, Marie Mauzy
of Russellville, Mo., Marlene Pace of California, Mo. and Judy
Korte of Fayette, Mo.; eight grandchildren and 13 greatgrandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Daniel and Darrell
Kirchner; one infant daughter; two sisters, Donna Blackwell and
Mildred Farris; and two brothers, E.J. Jackson and Buddy Jackson.
A Memorial Service was held on Thursday, September 5, 2019
with Rev. Stephen Bickel officiating.
Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association,
c/o the funeral home.
Arrangements were under the direction of Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services, California, MO.
Published September 11, 2019