Margaret Keys

Margaret Ann Keys, 96, of Bellefontaine and formerly of Belle Center went to be with her Lord on Wednesday morning, July 13, 2016 at Green Hills Care Center. She was born in Southfield, Michigan on September 12, 1919 to the late George Leslie and Jane Elizabeth (Todd) Henning. Margaret married Wilbur James Keys on May 30, 1941 in South Lyon, Michigan and he preceded her in death on March 5, 1998. She was also preceded in death by a brother Robert A. Henning.

Margaret attended Michigan State University as a home economics major. She was a charter member of the Logan County Agrarian Club which started in 1945, and, as a farmer’s wife, she was also a member of the Farm Bureau. Margaret was active in the Sheep & Lamb Improvement Association, the Logan County Piecemakers, the Logan County Home Extension Club and as a 4-H Advisor. She was also a member of the Gideons International Auxiliary and the Belle Center Reformed Presbyterian Church. She taught CEF Good News Club and was involved in other Christian ministries.

Margaret is survived by her daughters, Ann (Larry) McFadden of Greenville, Ohio and Jocele (Paul) McDonald of Bellefontaine; six grandchildren: Michelle (Jeff) Keiser, Julie McFadden, Chad (Sandy) McFadden, Jonathan (Bee Jae) McDonald, Michael (Andrea) McDonald and Pete (Rachel) McDonald; 15 great-grandchildren; a sister Clara (Donald) Lowe of Altamonte Springs, Florida; brother James (Bonnie) Henning of Brighton, Michigan and a sister-in-law Esther Henning of Columbus, Indiana.

Friends may call at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, Belle Center on Monday, July 18, 2016 from 5-7pm. Pastor Philip Pockras will officiate the funeral service on Tuesday, July 19 at 1pm at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Belle Center.

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