Mary Catherine Keogh

Mary Keogh, 97, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away peacefully in her home with family surrounding her on Thursday, February 11, 2021. She was the first born of Leo and Anna Koch, born on February 19, 1923. She had two sisters, Kathryn Martens and Lois Carland. Mary grew up in Minnesota and graduated from the College of St. Catherine. On December 28, 1946, she married Joseph Keogh. They were the proud parents of six children. After leaving Minnesota they made their final home in Marianna, AR.

Mary was a public school educator in Marianna. She began teaching at Anna Strong Elementary in 1968, prior to the integration of schools, and remained there for twenty years.

In 1990, Mary moved to Little Rock was an active member at Our Lady of the Holy Souls.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, her parents, her sister Kathryn and her son Patrick Keogh. Mary is survived by her sister Lois and her children Mary Jo Carman , Susan Rensing , Jeanne Seftar , John Keogh, and Ruth Keogh, as well as son and daughter in laws, seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 25, 2021, from 5:00pm until 6:30pm at which time Rosary will begin in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:30pm, Friday, February 26, 2021, at Our Lady of Holy Souls Catholic Church.

Attendance at all events will be limited by state and local COVID restrictions. Masks are mandatory. For those who wish to attend virtually, the Rosary and Funeral services will be live streamed. In lieu of flowers Mary requested that you donate to a charity of your choice; her favorites were Arkansas Food Bank, Central Arkansas Library Systems, Birthright, and Catholic Charities.