1936
2011
Theresa B. "Peachy" Keller, 75 of Medina, NY, entered into rest on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at the Villages of Orleans Nursing Home, Albion, NY.
Born on April 22, 1936 in Medina, NY, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Florence (White) Yates.
Theresa married the late Kenneth Keller on February 28, 1964, together raising two children. She worked as a rose cutter with the former White Brothers and lastly as a cashier with Darien Lake Amusement Park. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her two children, Raymond (Sheryl) Keller of N. Tonawanda and Mary Beth (Ronald) Frasier of Medina. Six grandchildren : Jayne', Christina, Brian, Alicia, Ray Jr., Troy and three great-grandchildren, Landon, Ian and Gianna. A aunt, Gertrude White of Medina, a sister, Catherine (Bill) Cotriss of Medina and brother, Thomas "Shorty" Yates of Medina and many nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents and husband, she is predeceased by two sons, Kenneth and Leroy, four Brothers: Ronald "Jim" Yates, Robert "Bob" Yates, Francis "Dyke" Yates and Raymond Yates.
Relatives and friends may call on Friday, September 30, 2011, from 2-4 & 7-9 at the Bates & Tuttle Funeral Home, 226 Pearl St. Medina, where a funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM. Burial will be in the Boxwood Cemetery, Medina.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Theresa's name to: SCPA, 205 Ensminger Road
Tonawanda, NY 14150.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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October 2, 2011
Theresa was a friend that anyone would have loved to have. I worked with her at Darien Lake and loved seeing her and talking to her. I have great memories of her and our family at Darien Lake. She will be truely missed. She always spoke highly of her family. Always remember she is a part of you and will always be with you in all that you do. She is in a very special place and a well deserved place. God Bless Theresa and her entire family.
Kathy Schuessler
September 30, 2011
I worked with Theresa many years at Darien Lake and we were good friends as about same age - I am 78. She did love her family and she is much better off in heaven,out of pain and can float around and enjoy.other people. God Bless you all at this time of sorrow. Nancy Brownell
September 30, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to Ray, Sheryl, Ray Jr and Troy at the loss of your mother and grandmother. Please take comfort in your memories of the good times with her and the joy you will share when you meet again.
Diane & Greg Grawe
September 29, 2011
Dawn Liles
My deepest sympathy goes to all Theresa's family and friends, I worked with Theresa at Darien Lake and she was a joy to talk to, she made me feel so at ease the very first time we worked together at the Emporium, she had worked many seasons at Darien Lake and knew a lot of the other workers there and would introduce me to them, I would love to listen to all their stories of "life in the park" she always had a hello and smile for me and always concerned of what was going on in my life. I will cherish my memories of Theresa. Love Dawn Liles
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