Obituary of Lillian Keck

Lillian "Jean" Keck January 27, 1935 - May 24, 2010 Lillian Jean McDaniel was born in Claiborne County, Tennessee on January 27, 1935. She was one of ten children born to the union of the late Estel Clyde McDaniel and the late Bobbie (Love) McDaniel. Jean married the love of her life Eugene Keck on November 26, 1955 in Tazewell, Tennessee. Jean loved the Gospel and was a devoted Christian. She received her spiritual nourishment as a member of the Monroe Missionary Baptist Church. Jean enjoyed sharing her faith with others and loved to take her grandchildren to worship. She also participated with the Joy Choir, and had been on a mission trip to Africa. Her generous heart led her to want to give her personal possessions to the natives, but her sister drew the line when Jean tried to give up her shoes. Jean was an excellent mother and a great cook. Roger often said that she was the best mother ever. Jean would do anything for her family. Jean had many special recipes, and although her friends at the Joy Choir demanded her chocolate pie her family fought for her red velvet cake. Jean was also an avid shopper and occasionally would shop till she dropped. For more than nineteen years, Jean was employed by Mercy Memorial Hospital as a housekeeper. Lillian Jean Keck age 75 of Monroe was called home at 1:49am, Monday, May 24, 2010 in the Emergency Department of Mercy Memorial Hospital. In addition to her parents her passing was preceded by six sisters: Ruby Pope, Sylvia Williams, Betty Jo McDaniel, Barbara Spare, Faye Kurtz, Sue Hodge; two brothers: Wayne and Dean McDaniel; and a great grandson: Gary. Her memory will forever be cherished by her husband of more than fifty-four years of marriage: Eugene of Monroe; a son: Roger (Michelle) Keck of Monroe; a sister: Florence (Jack) Umfress; four grandchildren: Ryan, Daniel, Makala, and Lucas; and two great grandchildren. Friends may gather from 1:00pm until 8:00pm; Thursday, May 27, 2010 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (7340 384-5185 where a Celebration of Her Life will take place at 11:00am, Friday, May 28, 2010 officiated by the Rev. Roy Southerland pastor of Monroe Missionary Baptist Church. Procession will follow to Roselawn Memorial Park in LaSalle for her final rest. Online words of inspiration and comfort can be made by visiting www.merklefuneralservice.com and then selecting the Life Stories page