Mary Hazel Keeter, 82, of Morganton, NC passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025. She was born on May 14, 1943 in Rutherfordton, NC to the late Arby Pritchard and Gertrude Davis Pritchard. Mary attended Silver Creek Baptist Church and retired from Hanes Textiles. She was a loving mother, grandmother, wife and a lady who touched many lives. Mary loved to go camping, go to yard sales and gardening.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Randy Dean Keeter; brothers, Carl, Lee, Clarence, Herman, Marvin and J.C.; sister, Irene.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, John Keeter; son, Ricky Keeter; daughters, Vickie Reep (Tim) and Tammy Pack; grandchildren, Brandon, Brandi, Randy, Heather, Travis, Lauran, Jonathan; fourteen great-grandchildren; brothers, Roy Pritchard, Claude Pritchard, Roger Pritchard, and Troy Pritchard.
The family will receive friends from 11am-12pm, Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will begin at noon in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Dennis Carswell officiating. Burial will follow in the Robertson Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Bostic, NC
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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My thoughts and prayers are with the whole Ketter family. Mary was such a sweet lady. -Lori Woodie and family
I'm a friend of Mary's daughter ( Vickie ). Mary had to have been an exceptional woman and mom. She raised one of sweetest caring and compassion daughter I have the privilege to call my friend. It's one of the greatest gifts a mom can give. My prayers go out to all the family and friends who have loved her and will continue to . Sharon Eckard
Thinking of you all in this sad time. Praying for comfort and peace.
Vickie we are so sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort for you and your family during this time. Love ya. Let us know if we can do for you.
Mawmaw Keeter's family, I'm so sorry for your loss,especially Pawpaw Keeter. When you've been with someone that long it will be hard. I loved going up there to see them sitting on the porch talking with them. I pray God's will be with you all. All Mawmaw Keeter wants is for you to join her in heaven when you die. The most important thing you can do is accept Christ as your personal Savior, and to live for him. Love and Prayers Theresa Moss
Mary I'm so blessed to have meet you and your family. I knew I was gonna love you when I meet you! I will miss your sarcastic ways and your laughter. You are one of the strong women I'll continue to look up too. May you fly high with the angels. We love you and will miss you dearly.
Very loved and cherished lady. Praying for the whole Keeter family.♥️
My Condolences to the family. My mother worked with Mary for many years. She was a sweet and kind soul.
Praying for comfort and peace during this difficult time for this sweet family!! Mary was the sweetest lady and always coming across with something to make you laugh!! Always a joy to be around!! Love and hugs to all!!🙏❤️🙏