Marjorie C. Keesee

Marjorie Chloe Keesee was born December 7, 1931 on the family farm near New Albany, Ohio to parents Gladys (Strider) and Chester Doran. She was the fourth child following sisters Dorathy, Betty and brother Harold. Sister Marian was born two years later with brother Paul arriving last. Paul Doran is her only surviving sibling.

She attended New Albany Plain Local Schools where she was a cheerleader graduating in 1949 with 19 classmates. In her youth she also was a member of the local 4H chapter and enjoyed showing cattle at the Franklin County Fair each year.

On July 12, 1953 she married Thomas Keesee who passed away in 2012 after the two had celebrated 59 years of marriage. To them were born four children; Gary, Krista, Rhonda, and Dennis. She was the grandmother to 17 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren whom she loved dearly.

Her positive and outgoing personality led her to befriend all she met.

She retired from Avon Products as a District Sales Manager where she at times had near 500 salesladies under her care. With Avon she earned the prestigious Circle of Excellence Award and travels abroad numerous times with Italy, France and Egypt being some of her destinations.

Marjorie with husband Tom were also the proud owners of New Albany’s Eagles Pizza which they acquired in 1971. For over 50 years the town favorite has served the New Albany Community having hired hundreds of area youth.

For many years she was a member of Franklin United Brethren Church, active with Dale Carnegie, was a member of the Red Hat Society, New Albany Woman’s Network and was the 2008 City of Hope Woman of the Year.

At her home she hosted hundreds of parties and everyone knew she loved a good party.

Visitation will take place on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 from 4PM to 7PM at Schoedinger Northeast, 1051 E. Johnstown Rd. Funeral Service will take place at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 26, beginning at 10AM. Interment at Maplewood Cemetery directly following. Entrusted to SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST.