Carole A. O'Keefe's Obituary
Carole A. O'Keefe, age 68, of DuQuoin, IL, passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 3, 2007, at the Fairview Nursing Center, DuQuoin, IL. Carole was born March 2, 1938 in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Charles and Eleanor (Shannon) Easton. She married Jackie Ray O'Keefe on May 29, 1972 in Mt. Vernon, IL and he preceded her in death on November 8, 1992. Carole worked as a State Farm Insurance agent in DuQuoin, IL for years. Survivors include a son, Shawn Edward O'Keefe and Jennifer of DuQuoin, IL, a daughter, Diana Bean of Sanford, ME, two step daughters, Cuma 'Gail' Crews of Carmel, IN and Darla Sue Hunter of DuQuoin, IL, five grandchildren, Michelle Davis, Alexis O'Keefe and Jordan O'Keefe all of DuQuoin, IL, and Isis and Amber Gray of Sanford, ME, five step grandchildren, Marcie Aldridge of DuQuoin, IL, Sarah Hunter of Chicago, IL, Lindsay Hunter of DuQuoin, IL, Amanda Crews of Louisville, KY, and Kevin Crews and wife Betsy of Ft. Wayne, IN, and five step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son, David "Scotty" Ore, and a sister, Linda Forrst of Jackson, MS. Memorial graveside services will be held on Monday, January 8, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. in the Parrish Cemetery, Vergennes. Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home of DuQuoin, IL is in charge of arrangements.
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