Toni Gene Keller, 82, of Whitesboro, Texas was called to her glorious reunion with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, April 4, 2024.
Toni was born on December 14, 1941 in Sherman, Texas to J.C. and Wilma Gene (Miller) Hodgkiss. She was a graduate of Sherman ISD and a member of the First Baptist Church in Whitesboro. Toni was a member of PEO Chapter A, the first PEO Chapter in the state of Texas. She married Jim Keller on June 2, 1960 in Sherman and together they raised four sons and built a life for themselves centered around the Lord, the church, and their children. She loved nurturing and caring for her family and their home, tending the gardens and cooking for her growing family. Her greatest joy in life was sharing the word of Jesus and caring for her children and grandchildren. She spent many hours traveling to watch them all play in the various sports and activities they were in with their schools.
She is survived by her husband, Jim Keller of Whitesboro, son, Barry Keller and wife, Kathy of Whitesboro; son, Eric Keller and wife, Sandy of Whitesboro; son, Sid Keller and wife, Jennifer of Corinth; son, Clay Keller and wife, Amy of Whitesboro; grandchildren, Callie Keller, Caleb Keller, Cody Keller, Nathan Keller, Ethan Keller, Brayden Keller, Jackson Keller, Grover Hood, Avery Hood, Clara Hood, Joriee Seykora, Joseph Clay Keller, Jemma Keller, Josie Keller, great-grandchildren, Lexi Gallo, and Jackson Gallo, as well as numerous cousins and other loving family and friends.
Toni was preceded in death by her parents, J.C. and Wilma Hodgkiss, and brother, Jimmy D. Hodgkiss.
Funeral services honoring Toni will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, April 12, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Whitesboro, officiated by Rev. Rick Carney. A time of visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Meador Funeral Home of Whitesboro.
In lieu of flowers, financial contributions in memory of Toni Keller can be made to PEO (Attn. Ginger Garvin) PO Box 396 Whitesboro, TX 76273 or to the Whitesboro Fire Department (Attn. Steve Pinkston) PO Box 340 Whitesboro, TX 76273 or Venmo@whitesborofire.
To all of the Keller family, you have my deepest sympathy. Toni was a wonderful and sweet lady. She will be greatly missed. Prayers for you all
What a precious soul, with a beautiful smile and always a kind word. My deepest sympathies to the Keller family. She was loved by many.
Jim, we are so sorry for you and your family’s loss. Toni was a very sweet lady. So thankful we had the opportunity to meet and get to know her and you on the FBC trip in March 2023. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time!!
Love,
Rick and Connie Akin
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Toni was a very special lady.
Many thoughts and prayers for the entire family.
So Sorry for your lose.. Toni was a precious person. Keeping your family in my prayers.
My heart is breaking for you Jim and your family.
Toni and I started our friendship at Washington Elementary School and what great memories they were. I never heard an unkind word about anyone from her sweet heart. If ever the term opposites attract our friendship would apply. I’ll be seeing you Toni, Annie.
We are sorry for your loss. Toni was a wonderful person, and we are blessed to have known her. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
We loved Toni so much & cherish our long friendship. We’ll miss her beautiful smile.
We are so sorry to learn of the passing of Toni. She was such a lovely caring lady! Thought and prayer for her family ! Sincerely Max and Shari Duncan
What a precious lady she was. She always had a smile on her face. She was loved by so many. Prayers for you, Jim, boys and their sweet families. With heartfelt sympathy, Janice Phelps and sons
Toni was one of the kindest, and most gracious ladies that I have ever known. I’m so sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs.
Toni was an amazing woman. I am so sorry for your losss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Will be praying for the family, love you
Jim and family, I am so sorry to hear of this. Please know that all are in my prayers.
We are so sorry of this loss and doubly sorry that I am just now learning of it. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jimmy Harrrell
So very sorry to hear this. She was such a sweet lady. Always had a beautiful smile and such a kind sweet voice. Prayers for all of her family..
Dear Jim & family. I’m sooo very sorry for your loss but it is her gain. She was such a sweet young lady with that sweet smile.
Dear Mr. Keller and family, Deepest condolences, prayers for the family. May the Lord carry you all in his mercy and provide strength through these days.