Mary Alice Keeney

Mary “Shorty” Keeney, 87, of Savage, Maryland passed away July 29, 2017.  She was born April 6, 1930 to Robert and Virgie Sherman of Savage.  Mary was a member of First Baptist Church of Savage since 1976. She enjoyed sharing life and memories with her family.  She provided “daycare” for all 5 grandchildren and so enjoyed every moment with them.  Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of her life. 

Mary is survived by her daughters Linda Faye Collins and her husband, Joseph Collins; Celeste Elaine Ebersole and her husband, David Ebersole, her grandchildren Jason Jess; Michael Collins and his wife, Theresa; Steve Collins and his wife Lauren; Elaine Panciocco and her husband Nicholas; Allison Ebersole, and great grandchildren Tanner Collins, Austin Collins, and Liam Collins.  Mary is survived by 3 siblings – Joan Wines, Irene “Renee” Clark, and James Sherman.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Keeney, her daughter, Carolyn Jess, and her siblings – John “Gilbert” Sherman, Francis Souder, Virginia “Ginny” Collison, Marie Lineberry, and Robert “Bobby” Sherman.

For those that wish to make memorial donations, the family request donations to First Baptist Church of Savage 8901 Washington Street Savage, MD 20763.

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