Tina was born on October 21, 1939 to Aulcie Jane Hudson and William Ernest Nichols in Mt. Judea, Arkansas. She has 2 older siblings Erschel Paul Nichols (Roxanna Nichols) of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, and Virginia “Jo” Brisco (Pete Brisco) of Independence, Missouri.
During Tina’s childhood she moved to Kansas City, Missouri where she later met her husband, Clyde Ray Keller. Tina married Clyde on June 9, 1956 at the tender age of 16. They later went on to build their own home located at 8811 W 79th St. Overland Park, Kansas and they resided there for well over 50 years.
When Tina and Clyde were married 4 children were brought into the home: Ronnie Ray Keller of Seattle, Washington; Deborah Brennan of Amsterdam, Missouri; Terry Keller of Topeka, Kansas and Julie Keller of Texas. Later Tina and Clyde went on to adopt Amy Christine “Chrissy” Connell at the age of 6.
Over the years they built multiple homes at the Lake of the Ozarks with their own hands every step of the way. Tina was right beside Clyde the entire time, hammer in hand, helping make their dreams come true.
Tina and Clyde also had a passion for traveling. They would venture off to various destinations to visit family, see new sights or just get away and go camping.
Tina was a homemaker and loved to cook, garden, craft and read her bible. She also loved to watch soap operas and listen to music, often grabbing Clyde to dance together in the kitchen.
Tina was preceded in death by her Mother, Father, and her loving husband Clyde. She was also preceded in death by two of the children Ronnie and Julie, and her sister Virginia.
Tina is survived by daughters Chrissy and Deborah, a son Terry, her brother Paul and his wife Roxanna. Tina has 7 grandchildren: Tad, Melissa, Travis, Kyleigh, Ashtyn, Raylen and Jacob. She has numerous nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren.
We all know that Tina is now dancing, once again, with Clyde in heaven.
A Visitation for Mae will be held Wednesday, December 7, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Mt. Moriah, Newcomer & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64131, followed by a Celebration of Life Funeral Service at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow in Mount Moriah Cemetery South.
