Obituary of Sarah Ann Keller

Mrs. Sarah Ann Keller, 86, of Elsberry, MO passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 9, 2021, at Troy Manor in Troy, MO. Born June 24, 1935 in Leadwood, MO, she was the daughter of Ward and Irene Hester Sutton Blunt. Sarah was a graduate of Esther High School. Sarah was married to Walter Jeffries. This union was blessed with Catherine and Jennifer Jeffries. Sarah was again united in marriage on July 3, 1969 in Clayton, MO to Arthur, Alfred Keller. Along with Arthur’s children: Pam, Mark, Larry, Arthur, Gary and LeAnn, they together were the parents to Lisa Dawn Keller and Robert Matthew Keller. She worked as a receptionist for America’s Best Contacts and Eyeglasses. She enjoyed playing BINGO at the Senior Citizen’s Center and going shopping. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ward and Irene Blunt; one brother, Robert Shannon; her son, Robert Keller in 2003; her stepson, Mark How in 2009; her first husband, Walter Jeffries; and her beloved husband, of 41 years, Arthur Keller, who died on January 26, 2010. Survivors include Sarah and Arthur’s children: Pam, Larry, Arthur, Gary, Catherine, LeAnn, Jennifer and Lisa; and their many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great, great-grandchildren. Sarah is also survived by her sister, Linda Shannon; other relatives and friends. The family was assisted by Carter-Ricks Funeral Home, 107 S. 5th Street; Elsberry, MO 63343.