Ann Brannen Keery

ANN BRANNEN KEERY, 89, OF KEYSTONE HEIGHTSLydia Ann Brannen McLean Lewis Keery, 89, of Keystone Heights passed away May 16, 2020. She was born in Orlando on May 24, 1930, to William Leon Brannen and Alice Venolis Futch. Shortly after Ann graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1948, she married Ernest McLean. They settled in Jacksonville and in 1966 they moved their five children into a one-room lake cabin in Keystone Heights. Ernest built the cabin out, and along with her talents for homemaking and landscaping they made it into the lovely lake home that Ann cherished. Ann enjoyed many interests including art, cooking, genealogy and many social duties through the years. She was the family historian and an exceptional seamstress. She lived a grateful life without complaint and loved her many friends. Her love of God, country and family were apparent in her everyday life. Ann also enjoyed many years of travel with friends and relatives. She was a woman of grace, charm, and philanthropy, who loved hosting parties and sharing her life with others. She was a charter member of Keystone United Methodist Church, where she participated in the bell choir, UMW, and Ruth Circle and Thrift Shop. She was a member of the UDC/DAR, and was former President of Key Investment Club. Ann's last five years of life were spent with her doting husband Jerry, whose loving care she greatly appreciated. The family is so grateful for his attentiveness. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Robert Earl Brannen, husbands Ernest McLean and LeRoy Lewis, grandson Christopher Homer and son-in-law Mac McGarity. She is survived by her husband Jerry Keery; sister Mary Rudolph (Ed Herte) of Denver, NC; one Aunt Billie Floyd of Mt. Pleasant, SC; children Nancy Beam (Marshall) of Ocala, Bonnie McGarity of Charlotte, NC, Patti Natale (Pat) of Valrico, David McLean and Kenny McLean (Pattye) all of Keystone Heights, along with six stepchildren, plus 13 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild and many extended family.Services will be held at Keystone United Methodist Church at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Lake Area Ministries or Keystone United Methodist Church.Arrangements are under the care of JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 340 East Walker Drive, Keystone Heights, FL 32656. www.jonesgallagherfh.com. Funeral Home Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Keystone Heights 340 East Walker Drive Keystone Heights FL - 32656 US (352) 473-3176