Our beloved mother, Patricia (Tricia) Jane Keeling was born on December 21, 1951 in Chickasha, Oklahoma and passed away on January 22, 2025. Tricia embodied kindness, generosity, compassion, and unconditional love in all aspects of her life. She always had a cheerful and loving disposition, never negative or critical.

She raised 3 boys, Sean (53), Brad (49), and Matt (45) in a loving Christian home with her husband Ben Keeling (deceased 9-14-20), and is immediately survived by her 3 boys, their spouses, and 9 grandchildren.
-Sean, Kandee, Michael, Dominick, Logan, Gabe.
-Brad, Amy, Caitlin, Clare, Camren, and Cydney.
-Matt, and Lauren.

She is also survived by her 3 sisters Donna Rosene, Julie Jenkins, and Kristi Manley.

Tricia was preceded in death by her parents Don and Margaret Ratliff, her husband Ben Keeling, and her brother Dwight Ratliff.

Tricia pursued a degree in music at the University of Oklahoma before entering the church as a full-time pianist. She also worked in the church office for several years before accepting a position at Verizon in Owasso where she finished her professional career.

In her spare time she offered piano lessons, taught choir, and always volunteered at church. Her faith was important to her as she traveled across the world with various musical groups playing the piano, singing the gospel, and doing what she loved.

She was always the happiest person in the room and loved her family more than life itself...particularly the grandkids. She also loved anything chocolate!

Although diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in Spring of 2009, she did not allow it to dictate her ability to live a prosperous life for many more years. She continued to work, attend church, play the piano, and love her family as long as possible...she probably even drove a little longer than we should have allowed. Eventually, the disease forced her into early retirement and led us to this moment.

Although her body is no longer present in this world, we will continue to honor her legacy by demonstrating the values she instilled in us, the love she openly shared with everyone, and the memories we will carry with us forever. "Forever in our hearts...Always in our minds."

Visitation 12Noon-1PM, Monday, January 27, 2025 at Moore Southlawn followed by a 1:00 PM, funeral service at Moore Southlawn Chapel, Tulsa. Moore Southlawn 918-663-2233