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     Willie Joseph Keller was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.^1,4,2 He was born on May 29, 1908 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Sarah Clint Muncy, daughter of Daniel Rice Muncy and Nellie Florence Whitenack, circa 1928.^1,5 Willie Joseph Keller died on November 24, 1963 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 55.^1,2 He Willie J. Keller, 55, of 1920 North Battery dr., a driver for Greyhound Bus Lines, died Sunday. He is survived by Mrs. Clint M. Keller; a daughter, Mrs. L. A. Stratton Jr. of Richmond; a son, S. E. Keller Sr. of Highland Springs; a sister, Mrs. Sam Hale of W. Va., and a brother, Leo F. Keller of North Augusta, S. C. Burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery. on November 25, 1963.²

     Her Social Security Number was 228-34-1165.⁶ Margaret Ruth Keller was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.^7,8 She was born on June 2, 1931 at Radford, Virginia.^2,3 As of February 12, 1949,her married name was Stratton.⁴ She married Lewis Aubrey Stratton Jr. on February 12, 1949 at Richmond, Virginia.^4,7,9 Margaret Ruth Keller died on August 16, 2007 at Hanover Co., Virginia, at age 76.^3,10,7,6 She Margaret Keller, age 76, of Mechanicsville, passed away August 16, 2007. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, L. Aubrey Stratton; two sons, William Aubrey Stratton and wife, Carmen and Robert Lewis Stratton and wife, Martha; brother, Samuel E. Keller and wife, Kim; five wonderful and loving grandchildren, Johnathan, Whitney, Stephanie, Kimberlee and Carly. Mrs. Stratton was a member of Shalom Baptist Church, past President of the Scottish Rite Women's Club and a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. on August 20, 2007.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 225-34-7221.⁶ Samuel Edward Keller was buried at New London Cemetery, New London, Stanly Co., North Carolina.⁷ He married Violet "Kim" Dick.⁴ Samuel Edward Keller married Mary Ann Beasley.⁴ Samuel Edward Keller was born on February 3, 1933 at Radford, Virginia.^3,6,4,7 He died on September 15, 2008 at Concord, Cabarrus Co., North Carolina, at age 75.^6,4,7 He Samuel Edward Keller, 75, of 37631 Saw 'Mill Road, New London, died at 8:20 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, in Carolinas Medical Center Northeast, Concord. Born Feb. 3, 1933, in Henrico County, Virginia, he was the son of the late William Joseph and Clint Muncy Keller abd was a retired employee of Estes Motor Lines He was a member of Congregational Christian Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was first married to Mary Ann Beasley Keller, who preceded him in death, along with a sister, Margaret Stratton. He is survived by his wife, Violet 'Kim" Dick Keller of the home; a son, Samuel Edward Keller Jr. of San. Jose, Calif; a daughter, Cynthia Klocke of China Grove; a stepson, John Kimmer of New London; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and three stepgrandchildren. on September 25, 2008.⁴

     Lewis Aubrey Stratton Jr. was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.^6,4 He Stratton, Lewis Aubrey, Jr, age 95, of Mechanicsville, passed away November 19, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Margaret Keller Stratton; parents, Lewis A. Stratton and Eunice Ledley Stratton. Aubrey is survived by his sons, William A. Stratton (Carmen) and Robert L. Stratton (Martha); five wonderful and loving grandchildren, whom to each he was their "GAGA", Jonathan (Megan), Whitney (Nick), Stephanie (Matt), Kimberlee (Ben), and Carly (Tyler); and ten great grandchildren. He retired as President of Sanders Brothers Company Inc. after 43 years, and was a long-time faithful member of Shalom Baptist Church, where he served as a Trustee. Mr. Stratton graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1944 and then Smithdeal Massey Business College. He was a Navy veteran who faithfully served our country in the Asiatic Pacific during World War II (1944-1946). Aubrey's life was centered around family, faith, and the many organizations in which he was a member and poured his heart into while serving over the many years of his life. He was Past Master of Northside Lodge #292, AF & AM (67 years), Past District Deputy Grand Master for Masonic District 15-B, an active member of the Scottish Rite Bodies (65 years), and the oldest living 33rd Degree member in the Valley of Richmond, Past Potentate Acca Temple Shrine (64 years), Past President Scottish Rite Conference of Virginia, Past Commander Royal Order of the Jesters Court 16, past member Richmond Host Lions Club, and was a lifetime member of V.F.W. Post 9808, where he chaired Voice of Democracy in Hanover County Public Schools for many years. Aubrey was loved by all who knew him, as he touched and influenced many lives along the way, always helping others with whatever their needs may be. He will be sorely missed but never forgotten by many, but especially as Dad and GAGA. We will continue to carry his legacy with his two favorite sayings up until his final breath: "One day at a time" and "Better than I deserve". Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery.⁴ He was born on June 9, 1926 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,3,5 He married Margaret Ruth Keller, daughter of Willie Joseph Keller and Sarah Clint Muncy, on February 12, 1949 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,2,4 Lewis Aubrey Stratton Jr. died on November 19, 2021 at Virginia at age 95.⁴

     Carmen Woodside STRATTON, Carmen Woodside, 72, of Midlothian, passed away January 22, 2022 after a brief, devastating illness. She was preceded in death by her father, John L. Woodside; and is survived by her husband, William A. Stratton; mother, Norma C. Woodside; children, Jonathan A. Stratton (Megan) and Kimberlee Stratton Smith (Ben); siblings, John M. Woodside, Steven P. Woodside, Lynne C. Woodside and Scott D. Woodside; and six grandchildren, each who lovingly called her "Nana," Mackenzie, Samantha, Kinlee, Jonathan, Kayslyn and Kyler. Carmen was born in Bangor, Maine and graduated from Hallowell-Farmingdale High School in 1967 and Gorham State Teacher's College in 1971. She was a devoted pre-school teacher for over 20 years and her eyes always lit up when she interacted with children. Carmen's hobbies included cross-stich, reading, traveling to the beach, crossword puzzles and movies. Her children and grandchildren meant the world to her and she will be sorely missed every day by her family and friends.² She was born on October 11, 1949 at Bangor, Penobscot Co., Maine.^1,2 As of February 12, 1977,her married name was Stratton.¹ She married William Aubrey Stratton, son of Lewis Aubrey Stratton Jr. and Margaret Ruth Keller, on February 12, 1977 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia.^1,2 Carmen Woodside died on January 22, 2022 at Virginia at age 72.²

     Violet "Kim" Dick was buried at New London Cemetery, New London, Stanly Co., North Carolina.² Her married name was Keller.¹ She married Samuel Edward Keller, son of Willie Joseph Keller and Sarah Clint Muncy.¹ Violet "Kim" Dick was born on February 12, 1932.² She died on October 10, 2020 at age 88.²

     Her Social Security Number was 278-14-5529.² Mame Elliot Mame Elliot Harmon, age 76, of Kingston, Ohio, died Jan. 26, 1998. She was born on March 25, 1921, in Columbus, Ohio. Mrs. Harmon was preceded in death by her first husband, Roy William Murray Jr. in 1944, who died during the Normandy Invasion. She then married local attorney Charles D. Harmon in 1956, and he died in 1983. Mrs. Harmon came to Marion in 1955 to work for Dr. Carl Sheehe. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church; a graduate of Marysville High School; attended Ohio State University in the first dental hygienist class; and graduated from the University of Southern California. She was a member and founder of Marion Mixers Garden Club; Marion Garden Club; life member of State Garden Club; Mansfield district director of Garden Club of Ohio; Town and Country Garden Club; Marion Garden Forum; Marion County Historical Society; and a certified landscape designer. She also enjoyed traveling throughout the world. She is survived by her daughters, Ms. Pamela Murray of Austin, Texas, Mrs. Robert J. (Bonnie) Welty of Columbus, and Mrs. John (Barbara Harmon) Larson of Morrison, Colo; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. Ben (Jane) King of Dayton, Ohio, and Nancy Sass of Sylvania, Ohio. Two sons preceded her in death, David Harmon and Charles Harmon. Memorial services will be conducted at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with the Rev. John Holliger officiating at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30. At Mrs. Harmon's request, her body has been donated to Ohio State University. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Hospice, c/o Marion General Hospital. Arrangements by Denzer-Farison-Hottinger Funeral Home in Marion.¹ She was born on March 25, 1921 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.^1,2,3 As of September 28, 1940,her married name was Murray.¹ She married Roy William Murray Jr., son of Roy William Murray Sr. and Belva Riley, on September 28, 1940 at Newport, Campbell Co., Kentucky.¹ Mame Elliot died on January 26, 1998 at Marion Co., Ohio, at age 76.^1,2,3

     Ruth J. Anderson was buried at Chestnut Hill Memorial Park, 2613 Sackett Avenue, Cuyahoga Falls, Summit Co., Ohio.¹ She was born on March 9, 1922 at Lexington, Davidson Co., North Carolina.^1,2 As of 1945,her married name was Murray.³ She married James Riley Murray, son of Roy William Murray Sr. and Belva Riley, in 1945.^3,1 Ruth J. Anderson died on August 27, 2010 at Ohio at age 88.^1,2 She Ruth Anderson Murray died Aug. 27, 2010. She was born in Lexington, N.C., on March 9, 1922. After she graduated, she worked in an attorney's office. Just before Pearl Harbor she met a young soldier, Jim Murray, who was stationed at the Air Force base in Charlotte. They corresponded all through the war while he was in the South Pacific and when the war was over, they married in 1945. Ruth and Jim moved to Cuyahoga Falls in 1946 and over the next six years, had three children who would survive them: Susan Murray-Moore, Jeffrey Murray and Lisa Murray. She is also survived by son-in-law Keith Moore; nieces Joan Craven of North Carolina, and Pam Murray of Texas; and sister-in-law Cloie Anderson of North Carolina. She will also be remembered by nephews Thomas Green of Virginia, and John Green of North Carolina, Jack Anderson and Sue Korm of North Carolina, and many great nieces and nephews. Mrs. Murray worked for the Cuyahoga Falls Schools in the office of the assistant superintendent. Among her duties was to find substitute teachers each morning as they were needed. There are teachers all over the area who still remember her southern drawl at 6 in the morning. Mrs. Murray was a master bridge player and up until her last illness, she played bridge every Wednesday with close friends. Bridge was her passion along with music from the big band era, a good book, cooking, and of course, her children. Her children will forever see their parents dancing to "Moonlight Serenade" and remember them walking on the beach where they were so happy. A funeral service was conducted at United Presbyterian Church in Cuyahoga Falls, Dr. Richard A. Hasler officiating. Interment was in Chestnut Hill Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1815 West Market St., Suite 108, Akron 44313. Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. on September 19, 2010.¹