HOUSTON, Texas -- Patricia Ann "Patty" Becker Keller, 86, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 18, 2021, in Houston.
Patty was born July 11, 1934, in Cape Girardeau. She was the oldest daughter of Charlie and Mary Becker and the sister of Frances Becker Matlock. She married her lifetime dance partner, Art Keller, on July 1, 1951.
Patty is survived by her daughter, Jane Keller (husband, Davis Miller) of Southport, Connecticut; son, Bryan Keller (wife, Charlsie) of Houston; daughter June Renaud (husband, Bob) of Nashville, Tennessee; and daughter Jean Lively (husband, Fred) of Battlement Mesa, Colorado. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Damon, Morgan, Nathen, Erika, Emily, Alison, Jason and Charlie; seven great-grandchildren, Sylas, Conner, Cole, Maggie, Logan, Samantha and Madelyn); sister, Frances Becker Matlock, and brother-in-law, Leland Matlock.
Patty was predeceased by her husband of 69 years, Art Keller; her infant son, Alan; her parents, Charlie and Mary Becker; and her sisters, Mary Ann, Judith and Jane.
A graveside memorial service will be June 5 at Cape County Memorial Cemetery.
Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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