Helen Bowen Keller, 90, of Zolfo Springs, Florida, passed into the hands of God on Monday, September 27, 2021 at AdventHealth in Sebring. She was born on March 20, 1931 in Babson Park, Florida and had been a lifelong resident of Hardee County. Helen was a homemaker and rancher, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and a faithful follower of God. She was a member of Gardner Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, C. R. and Cora Lee Bowen; husband, John W. "Jack" Keller; and a son, John C. "Johnny" Keller.
Survivors include her son, Jack Keller (Linda) of Gardner, Florida; daughter, Junita Keller Escobar of Lake City, Florida; brother, Glen Bowen (Freida) of Ocala, Florida; sisters, Ida Mae Kipp, Lavern Keeting, and Linda Albritton (Hollis Jr.), all of Gardner, Florida; ten grandchildren, Jack Keller, Jr. (Cheryl), Michael Keller, Robert Keller (Becca), Jason Keller, Brian Keller (Krystal), Timothy Escobar, John Escobar, David Escobar, Ernest Escobar, and Marie Escobar; 20 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren.
Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Gardner Baptist Church. Visitation is from 10:00 AM until service time. Pastor Jay Cook and Hollis Albritton, Jr. will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Helen Keller to Gardner Baptist Church, 8660 US Highway 17 S., Zolfo Springs, FL 33890.