Constance Ann Overbaugh Keffer

Constance Overbaugh Keffer "Connie" Constance Overbaugh Keffer passed away on Sunday June 1, 2014, at the age of 80. She is the daughter of Clarence and Helen Overbaugh of McSherrystown Pennsylvania. Connie is survived by her husband of 59 years, Richard W. Keffer Jr. She will be lovingly missed by her five children, Richard W. (Hollie) Keffer lll of Fernandina Beach Fl, Ann (Robert) Pipes-Flanigan. of Boone NC, Karen Keffer Baucom (Michael) of Weddington NC, Michael J. Keffer (Allyson) of Aventon NC, and James L. Keffer (Sandra) of Charlotte NC. She is survived by thirteen grandchildren, a great granddaughter, and one on the way. She is also survived by six of her eight sisters and two of her six brothers. The family wants to start by giving a special thanks to her caregivers of the last year. Beth, Comfort, Tonia, Milka, Ena, CeeCee, and Aneita all provided constant love and care. To Dr. Jeff Rose and the team at Carolinas Medical Center, we will always be grateful. Dr. Rose- A faithful friend is a sturdy shelter-he who finds one finds a treasure. You are amazing. Connie was many things- a faithful wife, a loving mother, a doting grandmother, and a friend to many. Her faith was her foundation. For fifty years, she attended daily mass and never wavered from her faith in God. We are confident they are together. Grandcy, as she was commonly known, wasn't one to mince words. She had opinions, and stood by them. With a great wit and sense of humor, she delighted those around her, especially her family. She wanted little and gave much. A highlight in her life was a day spent with Mother Teresa. They both possessed a servant's heart, and how fitting they were blessed to meet. Her legacy will carry on. We will celebrate the holidays with sand tarts and make red beet eggs. There is a good dose of her spirit in many and it will live on in her honor. Passing away on Ascension Sunday could be a coincidence, or maybe not. May her faith propel us all. A rosary will be said in her honor Wednesday evening at St Gabriel Catholic Church beginning at 5:30 pm followed by visitation from 6-8 PM and a funeral Mass on Thursday morning at 10:00 AM. Additionally, there will be a funeral Mass at Annunciation Church, McSherrystown PA, on Friday at 10:00 AM after which she will be laid to rest. Her memorial request was very specific- your prayers. How fitting. In lieu of flowers, please consider support for (Mother Teresa House) Missionaries of Charity) 1625 Glenn St. Charlotte NC 28205 or Mirava (Room at The Inn) 11499 Charlotte, NC 28220. 6/4/2014 05:30 PM Rosary St. Gabriel Catholic Church Charlotte NC 6/4/2014 06:00 PM 08:00 PM Visitation St. Gabriel Catholic Church Charlotte NC 6/5/2014 10:00 AM Funeral Mass St. Gabriel Catholic Church Charlotte NC 6/6/2014 10:00 AM Funeral Mass Annunciation Church McSherrystown PA