Sally Gold Keel

Mrs. Sally Gold James Keel, 88, died peacefully at the Albemarle in Tarboro on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. She was born April 7, 1928 to the late Charlie and Rosa James. She was preceded in death by Walter Keel, her husband of 55 years, her brothers, Charlie, Robert, and C.X. James, and Gus Keel.

Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church of Robersonville on Saturday, October 8, at 2:00 PM, with burial to follow at Martin Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Friday, October 7, 2016 at Biggs Funeral Home of Robersonville from 6:30- 8:30 PM.

Mrs. Keel is survived by her son, Mike Keel and wife Sandra of Robersonville; daughter, Pat Capps and special friend, Allen Deaver of Farmville, son, Randy Keel of Raleigh, and son, Micky Keel of Houston, TX; her grandchildren, Hank Keel and wife, Cindy, Melody Knox and husband, Blair, Kyle Keel, Ashley Capps and wife, Ashleigh, Molly Beavers and husband, Mike, Adam Keel and Becca, Sam Keel, and Seth Keel; great-grandchildren Kirsten Keel, Bryce Keel, Bladen Knox, Kinsey Godley, James Capps, Luke Capps, James Beavers, Oliver Beavers, Ellis Beavers, and Theo Keel.

Sally and Walter opened Keel’s Country Grocery just outside of Robersonville, where Sally was the primary storekeeper for 38 years. It was there where she made many lifelong friends. After retiring from the store in 1987, Sally worked part-time at the Robersonville Library, where she was able to continue to work with the public, and enjoy her passion for reading.

She also loved to knit and crochet, as shown by the many gifts that she made for her grandchildren, other family members and friends. She also loved to play Scrabble, an often competitive family game.

It was important to Sally to raise her family in a Christian home. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Robersonville, which provided strength and guidance throughout her entire adult life.

The family would like to extend a special thank-you to Martin General Hospital staff, nurses, and doctors for their loving care of our “Mom”.

Flowers are appreciated, or donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Robersonville, 206 West Railroad Street, Robersonville, NC, 27871, or to the Robersonville Rescue Squad.

Arrangements by Biggs Funeral Home of Williamston and Robersonville, NC.