Bobbie Rhae Keeter

© Roberts Reed-Culver Funeral Home
April 29, 2015
Submitted by: Annajo Cantrell Limore

Bobbie Rhae Keeter, 83, of Muskogee, OK passed away peacefully on April 25, 2015 with her husband of nearly 60 years, Vyrl Keeter, by her side. Bobbie was born on March 14, 1932 in Stilwell, Oklahoma, the daughter of the late Mack and Emma Belle Garrett and was raised on her family's farm in the nearby community of East Peavine. She graduated from Stilwell High School in 1950 as Valedictorian of her class before earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Home Economics from Oklahoma State University, graduating with honors in 1954. Bobbie later earned a Master of Early Childhood Development Degree at OSU.

Bobbie was a Vocational Home Economics teacher at Central High in Muskogee until 1977, where she was passionate about making a difference in the lives of her students. She received many special honors and citations throughout her career. In 1977, she took the role of Food Service Consultant for the Oklahoma Department of Education until her retirement in 1994.

Bobbie was an active member of the York Street Christian Church in Muskogee. Her true passion was helping the youth of the church where she served as a mentor and teacher. She was well known for her outstanding sourdough bread which she shared with many friends and neighbors. Bobbie loved to bake and spent the months before the Christmas holiday preparing dozens of care packages for friends and family. She also loved her OSU Cowboys and could regularly be seen proudly wearing her orange.

Bobbie is survived by her husband, Vyrl Keeter of Muskogee, OK. Bobbie is also survived by her brother, Justice John Garrett and his wife Debi of Stilwell, Oklahoma. Bobbie is preceded in death by her parents, her sister Patricia Carson of Stilwell, OK and her brother Frank Neal Garrett of Stilwell, OK.

Bobbie's family wishes to thank the staff of Eastgate Village Heath Care Center of Muskogee, OK for their genuine care and support.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to "OSU Foundation". Please include "in memory of Bobbie Keeter" on the check or attached note. Checks may be mailed to OSU Foundation, PO Box 1749, Stillwater, OK 74076.

A memorial service will be held at the York Street Christian Church, 1125 S. York Street, Muskogee, OK at 10:30am on Wednesday, April 29. Interment will be at 2:30 pm at the Stilwell City (New Hope) Cemetery, Stilwell, Oklahoma.