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Portrait of Michele Lee Keener
In loving memory of

Michele Lee Keener

October 19, 1975 – March 20, 2023
Lived 47 years
Toledo Memorial Park · Sylvania, OH
A limb has fallen from the family tree. I keep hearing a voice that says, “Grieve not for me”. Remember the best times, the laughter, the song. The good life I lived while I was strong. Continue my heritage, I’m counting on you. Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest. Remembering all, how I truly was blessed. Continue traditions, no matter how small. Go on with your life, don’t worry about falls I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin. Until the day comes we’re together again.
Life story

Michele Lee Keener, age 47, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, at the Cleveland Clinic, surrounded by her loving family. Michele was born on October 19, 1975, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Royce and Sandra (Coker) Keener.

Michele graduated from Whitmer High School, class of 1994. She worked in management at Huntington Bank. When she wasn’t working, she enjoyed traveling, especially to Florida and Tennessee. She loved camping at East Harbor; being outside enjoying the beautiful surroundings is something she looked forward too. Michele was one that captured every moment that was happening around her; creating beautiful memories that would always end up in a picture. Michele had a love for flowers, especially fresh ones; she always had fresh flowers in the house that she would pick. She was an avid pool player and loved to bake delicious desserts for her friends and family. Most of all, family was extremely important. Michele loved being a grammy and spending time with her grandson. She was the life of the party with a smile on her face. She was always there to celebrate life and all that it had to offer. Her constant photos, desserts, love, and smile will forever be missed by those who knew her. This isn’t goodbye, it’s see you later…

Those left to forever cherish her memory are her loving children, Nathan Keener, McKayla (Dylan Gorsuch) Wellman, Elijah Wellman, and Cameron Gregg; grandson, Jameson and a new grandbaby on the way; siblings, Cheryl Rowley, Cynthia West, and Crystal West; sister-in-law, Lisa Gregory; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Michele was preceded in death by her parents, Royce and Sandra (Coker) Keener.

Lifetime

The world Michele knew

Family milestones in gold, history for context

1975
Born October 19
1982
Michele was 7 when Michael Jackson released "Thriller"
1989
Michele was 14 when "The Simpsons" debuted as a series
1994
Michele was 19 when "Friends" premiered
1998
Michele was 23 when "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" was published in America
2004
Michele was 29 when Facebook was launched
2007
Michele was 32 when the first iPhone went on sale
2023
Passed away March 20, age 47
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kelli beins 53w

Happy Birthday Beautiful

Came to wish you happy birthday! Love & miss you so much💔

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kelli beins 131w

Love & Miss you!

Kev & I came to do a 50th birthday shot with ya, uncle Jonathan came with us😉 the sky was so pretty showing through the trees. Love u cuz🥃🥃🥃❤️

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Dawn Buckles-Woodbury 156w

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Happy belated Birthday my friend .💔🥺

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Stacy Smith 157w

Happy Birthday 10/19/23

Happy Birthday Michele !! ❤️🎂🎉

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