Mary Lou (Keenan) Edwards

Mom, although we are so saddened by your absence, it would be selfish to not be excited on your reunion with Dad and Connie Edwards.
Mary Louise Keenan Edwards, 84, of Farmington, passed away Friday, August 9, 2013. She was born in Farmington, the daughter of Louis Edward Keenan and Mary Madeline Shannon Keenan. Her preschool years were spent in Rattlesnake, NM where her father worked for Continental Oil. During the weekdays, Mary Lou attended Saint Thomas Catholic School (now Sacred Heart School). She stayed with her grandparents, Thomas and Agnes Shannon, in Farmington while her father built a home and planted an apple orchard on the Bloomfield Highway. The home still stands on the corner of Carlton St. and the old Bloomfield Highway with a "K" for Keenan on the brick chimney. Mary Lou graduated from Farmington High School in 1947. On August 13, 1949, Mom married the love of her life, Fred Warner Edwards at Sacred Heart Church in Farmington.
Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and daughter Connie. She is survived by her brother, Jim Keenan and his wife Grace, of Albuquerque; sister, Terry Deiterman of Arlington, Texas; sister, Rose Ann Yowell of New Orleans; brother, Larry Keenan of Tucson, and two very special cousins, Mary Kay Sawyer of Farmington and Jo Ellen Alexander of Idaho.
She also is survived by three children; Craig Edwards and wife, Tina of Aztec; Judy Cathey and husband, George of Farmington; and Margaret Stone and husband, Glenn of Grand Junction.
Ten grandchildren blessed to have Mary Lou and Fred as grandparents are: Shannon Higgins, Stacy Brady and husband Ty, George Cathey and wife Heidi, Chris Stone, Jessica Stem and husband Aaron, Greg Cathey and wife Camille, Zachary Roberts and wife Jennifer, Ariel Vaughan Smith and husband Matt, Chad Vaughan, and Madeline Edwards.
Grandma Edwards cherished her great grandchildren; Canyon Higgins, Teagan Brady, Megan Roberts, Conor Stem, Wacey Cathey, Adrienne Stem, Judd Cathey, Glenn Cathey, and Baby Smith due in October.
A Rosary led by Father Tim Farrell will be held at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Chapel, 103 East Ute Str., Thursday, August 15th at 7:00 PM. A private viewing for immediate family will precede the Rosary.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Father Tim at Sacred Heart Church, 414 N. Allen Ave. at 10:00 AM on Friday, August 16th. Interment will follow the Mass at Greenlawn Cemetery, 1606 N. Dustin Ave. Family and friends are invited to gather for lunch at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall following the services. Mary Lou's ten grandchildren and their spouses will serve as pallbearers.
Mary Lou's family would like to thank the wonderful staff members at The Bridge and Cedar Ridge Inn. Our heartfelt appreciation for the love and care you showed for our mom cannot be measured or expressed in words.
In lieu of flowers, Mary Lou would be pleased that any donations be made to Childhaven, 807 W. Apache Farmington, NM 87401.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all relatives and friends who were so kind and supportive during this difficult time. Your kindness will always be remembered.
Mary Lou's care is entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute St., (505) 325-8688