Melinda "Mindy" Sue Hagerty Keokuk, Iowa Obituary

Melinda "Mindy" Sue Hagerty

Melinda “Mindy” Sue Hagerty, 57, of Keokuk, IA died Monday, April 18, 2022 died at her home. She was born May 1, 1964 in Iowa City, IA the daughter of Gary E. and Janet Smith Hagerty and was raised by her mother and step-father, James W. Ayers. Mindy graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1982. She then attended International Air Academy and trained as a stewardess. She had been employed at Methode Electronics in Carthage, IL and later at Keokuk Area Hospital. Mindy enjoyed geode hunting with her friends, watching hummingbirds, and rock and roll music. She loved water and found peace and serenity in the ocean. Mindy was the happiest when she was spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by one daughter, Ciara Cassidy Keller of Keokuk, her mother, Janet Ayers of Keokuk and Nicole Keller and Jeff Keller both of Minnesota, who she thought of as her own children, two grandsons, Mason Flatten and Phoenix Flatten and her partner, Jeff Keller of Keokuk. She is also survived by four half-sisters, Darsi Hodgkin, Jan Sheppard, Jackie Hagerty and Joann Locker, one brother, Mike Ayers (Lori) of Memphis, MO, aunt, Judith Davis, several nieces, nephews and cousins and her dog, Max. She was preceded in death by her father, Gary, one son, Taylor James Keller in 1993, step-father, James and her grandparents, her aunt and uncle, Joyce and Allen Matous, and her best friend, Becky Davis. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA with Suzy Glasscock officiating. Burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery in Hamilton, IL. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12 noon-2:00 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home with family meeting with friends at that time. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
May 1, 1964 - April 18, 202205/01/196404/18/2022
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Jackie Jones
April 18, 2023
Melinda Sue it has been 1 year today that went up to the Spirit in the sky. I think back on all the fun we had. From parties on valley road to mudding at 3:00 in the morning. You made me laugh till I cried. Held my hand when I needed a friend. And had my back always.... Continue Reading
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Vigen Memorial Home
April 21, 2022
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Tammy Penrose and Family
April 21, 2022
Will always love and miss you and your beautiful smile. Love you to the moon and back!
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Haley Beelman & family
April 21, 2022
RIP Aunt Mindy. You always had a way of making others smile & laugh. You put up such a fight over the years, but now your body can rest. You will forever be a guardian angel to Ciara, Jeff & those precious grandbabies. Fly high & enjoy being free from all your pain. We w... Continue Reading
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Jeff Peevler
April 20, 2022
Shall see you on the other side my friend. We had some awesome memories together. Rest in peace
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Tonya (Neff) Thurman
April 20, 2022
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Barby B.
April 20, 2022
A candle was posted for Melinda "Mindy" Sue Hagerty.
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Maureen Stoneking
April 20, 2022
Deepest condolences to Mindy's family. She was one of a kind and will be truly missed by all who loved her.
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Erin Kissinger
April 20, 2022
One of the kindest most generous givers of love. She has shown me that regardless of your circumstances, live life to the fullest never giving up. This world was a better place because she lived. RIP Mindy, you will never be forgotten.