Ruth Hathaway Keightley Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Ruth Hathaway Keightley (Cartersville, Georgia). Ruth, born on March 29, 1932 in Berea, Ohio, passed away on June 1, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Hathaway Keightley to pay them a last tribute.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Ruth for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Ruth’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Willard N. Hathaway and Margaret Prindle Hathaway; her husband Wally W. Keightley; and her brother Wayne Hathaway of Ashland, OH.. She is survived by: her children, Mark Alan Keightley of Rome, GA and Carol Benton of Phoenix, AZ; her grandchildren, Sandi Benton of Alexandria, VA and Rusty Benton (Anne) of Phoenix, AZ; and her son-in-law Tim Benton. She is also survived by two great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Hathaway Family Association Scholarship Fund, 2231 Riverside Avenue, Somerset, MA 02726 would be appreciated.
