Clara Antoinette Keithler

Clare was born in West Stockbridge, MA on October 3, 1925 to Dominic and Maria Ferrari.

She graduated from Williams High School in Stockbridge, MA in 1943. Clare married Glen Keithler in 1956 where they together raised five girls in West Stockbridge, MA and dedicated many years to the local Girl Scouts. In 1976, the family moved to South Carolina where she continued to volunteer with the Girl Scouts. Clare was always there to lend a helping hand wherever needed; therefore, after 30 years of service to the Council, the Southeastern Girl Scouts named the Clara Keithler Pin in her honor. The pin is awarded annually to one adult individual for outstanding operational support.

Clare was predeceased by one brother, 4 sisters, and a grandson. She is survived by her sister, Flo Colagiacomo of Pittsfield, MA and 5 daughters, Mary Naventi of Lee MA; Glenda Keithler of N. Charleston; SC; Michelle Keithler of Lima, NY; Denise Keithler of Round O, SC; and Dawn Chubb (Scott) of Hanahan, SC.

She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

There will be a graveside service at Carolina Memorial Gardens, 7113 Rivers Ave., N. Charleston, SC on Wednesday, April 20 at 3:30 pm. A celebration of life will follow at the Hanahan Exchange Club Building at 1145 Yeamans Hall Rd. from 4:30 to 7:00.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.carolinamemorial.com for the Keithler family.