Mary K. Keel

Mary K. Keel, born July 26, 1934 to the late Raymond Marston Kirkwood and Irene Burns Kirkwood, died peacefully in her sleep, November 11, 2011, at her home in Paragould. Mary was also preceded in death by her sister, Joyce Kirkwood Scott. She retired from AmSouth Bank in Birmingham, Alabama. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Paragould. Mary is survived by her children: Jerry L. Keel, Jr. (Sue) of Paragould; Raymond K. Keel (Debi) of Houston, TX; Robert A. Keel of Forrest, MS, and Nancy Kay Keel of the home. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Kirk D. Keel (Katy) of The Woodlands, TX; Cyrus M. Keel of Montgomery, TX, Adam J. Keel (Jamie) of Spring, TX; R. Kris Keel (Jessica) of West Point, MS; Bridget N. Keel of West Point, MS and Kathryn L. Keel of Paragould. She also leaves two great-grandchildren, Kadence and Kennedy Keel of The Woodlands, TX. A family memorial service will be held in Birmingham, Alabama at a later date. Those wishing to send a memorial might consider First United Methodist Church in Paragould, 404 W. Main Street, Paragould, AR 72450 or the Methodist Children's Home in Little Rock, PO Box 4848, Little Rock, AR 72214. To sign online registry, go to www.heathfuneralhome.com.