She had worked as a waitress and caregiver over the years.
She is survived by her mother, Helen (Ford) Keltner; daughter, Brenda Jane (Clixby) Kramer and husband, George; son, Curtis (Debra) Istre; brother, Carl (Sue) Stephenson; sister, Gloria Cooperider; 5 grandchildren and 12 great, grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, John Stephenson and 1 great, grandson.
Graveside service will be 10 a.m. June 29, 2011 at Creel Cemetery in Bel, LA. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com