The world bids farewell to Dorothy Bernece Keele of Mount Vernon, Illinois, born in Detroit, Michigan, departing on May 3, 2024 at the age of 97. Dorothy Bernece leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dorothy Bernece Keele to show support.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Oscar McGhee and Tina McGhee (Hayes); her spouse Inard Keele; her parents-in-law, Arthur and Lily Keele; her brothers, Jim (Wilma), Gene (Opal) and Earl McGhee; her siblings-in-law, Bob Mellott and Betty Mellott; and her son-in-law Charles Wilson (Chuck).

She is survived by : her daughters, Elizabeth Beal (David) of Centralia and Patricia Taylor (Ernie) of Mt. Vernon; her grandchildren, Jonathan Beal (Kerri), Joshua Beal, Esther Taylor (Jim), Sarah Newbury, Tia Dunaway (Jeff) and Stacy Kniffen (Michael); her great grandchildren, Megan, Lucas, Nathanial, Sandy, Josie, Tom, Ashley, Lilian, Evan, Landon, Garret, Hadley, Seth and Ezra; her great great grandchild Angel; and her sister-in-law JoAnn McGhee.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation, and will be accepted at the service, or by mail to the Osborn Funeral Home, P.O. Box 130, Dix, Illinois 62830.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Osborn Funeral Home