Laverne Ruth Keller

LaVerne Ruth Keller, 72, was granted her angel wings on August 26, 2018, at her home in Chaffee, Missouri where she returned after living in the Austin, Texas area for 32 years. She spent her final days surrounded by family, friends and two beloved dogs Toby and Tinkerbell.

She was born January 7, 1946, in Chaffee to Byrl Theodore and Mary Louise Schmitt Greer and graduated from Chaffee High School in 1963 where she was a cheer-leading captain.

On July 24, 1965 LaVerne and her husband Bud Keller were married at St. Ambrose Catholic Church.

In 1983, LaVerne moved to Hutto, Texas where she continued raising her three children and started her own cosmetology business. As a result of her generous and affectionate spirit, LaVerne’s beautiful life will forever be cherished by her children, family and friends.

Loving survivors include her husband, Kenneth “Bud” Keller of 52 years; son Ben Keller; daughter Krystal (Chad) Beckley and grandson Mason; granddaughter Ashlee Keller; sisters Rosemary Glenzy of Lexington, Kentucky and Judy Greer of Columbus, Ohio. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews in Texas, Arkansas, Arizona, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Washington and Oregon.

LaVerne was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Kyle Keller of Austin; a granddaughter, Koryn H. Keller of Austin; brothers, John, Nelson, Frank, and Paul; a sister, Hattie and brother-in-law, Gary.

A service will be held in Texas.

In lieu flowers, please make donations to your local Humane Society in LaVerne’s name.