Brenda Kay Keeler
December 31, 1952 - April 4, 2022
Brenda Kay Keeler, 69, of Clayton, DE, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2022, after almost 2 years of bravely battling cancer.
Brenda was born in Bluefield, WV, on December 31, 1952, to the late Harvey J. Dills and Golda J. (Perdue) Dills. Her family moved to Delaware, where she graduated from William Penn High School. Brenda spent the next 20 years of her life providing a comfortable home for her husband and 4 children, always making sure the house was clean, filled with smells of her amazing West Virginia cooking. Brenda went to work for Willey Farms in the produce department, where she loved getting to know her customers and co-workers, until she was too ill to work in late 2020. She loved the beach and sunbathing, NASCAR, camping and hunting, planting flowers and trees, her many cats, working on cars which she learned from her dad, Hallmark movies and Westerns, and above all, she cherished time with her family.
Brenda is survived by her children, Jennifer Galloway (Wes), Stephany Baize, Michael Keeler, Jr., and Steven Keeler. She also leaves behind her siblings, Ronald Dills (Margaret), Deborah Dills, Michael Dills and Darryl Dills (Brigette), many cherished cousins, nieces and nephews, and grandchildren Jaclyn, Jamisen, Thomas, Wesley, Lawson, Eryn, Destyni, and Brooklynn, and her beautiful great-granddaughter Naomi. She was predeceased by her parents, her beloved brother Wayne K. Dills, and her son-in-law, Thomas E. Baize, Jr.
The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Bayhealth Medical and Radiation Oncology, as well as the staff at Season’s Hospice and Christiana Care, for their great care and compassion. At her request, the family will have a celebration of life at a later date.
Laura
Brenda was one of the most loving people I have ever had the blessing of knowing! She tried to keep her extended family close by always having everyone over for picnics. She sent pictures of her beautiful kids to all of us on a regular basis. She really tried to keep us all connected. She was just always so giving. Brenda was an amazing mother and taught me how to be a better mom just by watching her! I know she will be deeply missed by her family here, but I know she is reunited with so many that had gone before her. What a glorious day that will be, when our Jesus we will see…and forever we will be with the One who died for me!
Kareb Johnstone
Many prayers sent to Brenda’s family. I had the pleasure of working with her at Willey’s Farm, she loved her customers and her Willey family dearly. I was blessed to be her friend. Watch over us until we meet again in heaven.
Gwen
Thinking of the Dills and Keeler family
Condolences to all.
I’ve known Brenda since HS.
Than My SIL.
May she Rest In Peace ♥️♥️♥️
Monica Morris
Jennifer, I’m so so sorry to hear of ur Moms passing. I know how very much she meant to u. Please know ur in my thoughts and prayers. Keep ur memories close . Hugs love and prayers ur way🙏💖🙏 God bless🙏
Rachel du Bois
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. It wasn’t Willey Farms without Brenda. She was kind, patient and so loving to all of us. She was so wonderful with all of the customers and was truly cherished by everyone. Many blessings to all of you.
Margie, WV
I have so many wonderful memories of my cousin Brenda when I lived in Delaware. I will cherish those memories forever. My thought and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Karen Johnstone
Many prayers for Brenda’s family. I worked at Willey’s Farm with Brenda, she loved her customers and Willey family dearly. Heaven received a special angel. Watch over us til we meet again in heaven.
WILLIAM PENN HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO HER FAMILY FRIENDS AND FELLOW WPHS CLASSMATES
RIP BREMDA
Pearl J Diehl
With deepest sympathy to Brenda’s family.
She was one lovely lady. She will surely be missed by all.
You are in our prayers. May she rest in peace, and all of your fond memories help console you.
Pearl and Kenny.
Richard Seewald
A pleasure to work with you and know you. Miss you. Praying for you and your family
Velvet Keeler
Sorry for your loss my prayers go out to the family.
Matt Neff
Brenda was so wonderful to me as I got to know her thru her two sons, and also working at Wiley Farms with her. I can always remember Mike and Steve talking about there home cooked meals, and how good they were. Prayers for healing for the entire Family. ❤️
Dianne Michaelian
My condolences and heartfelt sympathy to Brenda’s family and friends.
Donna Cavender
My condolences to Brenda’s family. She was a co-worker at Willey Farms and was committed to her job and the customer. She fought cancer bravely. May she rest in peace now.
Lisa Moore
Condolences for her entire family and R.I.P. Brenda 💔