Cindy Sue Keeling, 68, of St. Marys, OH died 5:46 a.m. Tuesday December 17, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health System.

She was born July 10, 1956 in St. Marys, OH to Carmon and Kathryn (Crusie) Diedrich.

Survivors include: son Tony (Shelly) Keeling of St. Marys, OH

                             son Andy (Karen) Keeling of Lima, OH

                             6 grandchildren

                             brother Ed (Ann) Diedrich of Tennessee

                             brother Mike (Jane) Diedrich of Florida

                             brother Terry Diedrich of Florida

                             sister Deb (Herschel) Wright of Jackson Center, OH

Preceded in death by: parents Carmon and Kathryn Diedrich; 2 grandchildren: Akira Keeling and Rayden Keeling; brother Bruce Diedrich; sister-in-law Chris Diedrich

She was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School.

A welder, she worked for SETEX Corp. in St. Marys for many years.

An avid reader, she also enjoyed cooking and spending time with her grandchildren. She had an especially close bond with granddaughter Lillyth “Lilly” Keeling, whom she helped raise.

Rites are scheduled to begin at 12:00 noon on Thursday December 19, 2024 at the Miller - Long & Folk Funeral Home 314 W. High Street in St. Marys. Pastor Terry Brock will officiate the services.

Visitation 10 a.m. - 12:00 noon on Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family to assist with final expenses.

Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Cindy’s family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net or the Miller Funeral Homes Facebook Page.