Audrey L. Keesler, a lifelong resident of Wallkill, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023 in Newburgh. She was 90.
The daughter of the late Andrew and Clara Ferris, she was born on July 15, 1933 in Newburgh.
Upon graduation from high school, Audrey worked for NY Telephone Co. in Newburgh as a telephone operator and later went to work for Sears Roebuck & Company as a clerk. Later Audrey went to work at Fair Rite Products and Dolan Market in Wallkill from where she retired.
Audrey was an avid sewer, quilter, and also enjoyed knitting, crocheting and coloring. She was a member of the Wallkill Reformed Church for over 50 years and volunteered in many aspects of her church.
Audrey was a member of the Wallkill Public Library’s Textile Tuesday group, Gardiner Slow Stitch and past member of Wallkill Women’s Club.
She is survived by son Charles Keesler (Janet); daughter Jean Connor (Tom); grandchildren Kevin, Steven (Colleen), Ashley, Rafe, Danielle Keesler, Timothy (Jamie) and Matthew (Ashley) Connor; great grandchildren Victoria, Savannah, Dakota, Austin, Tristan, Chase and Caitlin Keesler, Mason and Arya Connor.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband Thomas A. Keesler and sons Gary L. and Robert A. Keesler.
Visitation will take place Sunday, October 29, 2023, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Millspaugh Funeral Home, 22 Bank St. Walden.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 30, 2023, 11 a.m. at Wallkill Reformed Church, Bridge St. Wallkill. Pastor Stanley Seagren will officiate.
Burial will follow at New Hurley Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Wallkill Reformed Church.
Arrangements were made by Millspaugh Funeral Home. For condolences and directions please visit Millspaughfuneralhome.com