Josette Marie Keech - Cremation Society of Virginia

Josette Marie Keech

December 4, 1938 - March 17, 2017

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Saturday 3/25, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Josette “Jo” Keech, 78, of Virginia Beach, passed away peacefully at home on Friday evening,
March 17, 2017. Jo was born in Durham, North Carolina on December 4, 1938, to the late
Felton Lewis Ausley Sr. and Goldie Vaughan. During World War II, her family moved from
Braggtown, in Durham, NC, to Broad Creek Village in Norfolk, Virginia because her father got a
job at Norfolk Naval Air Station. It was in Norfolk where she would eventually meet the love of
her life. She left Norview High School to become Mrs.Fred Ayres Keech at age 16. They were
married on December 28, 1954 and would have three sons together. About 1961, they were
among the first families to move into Pocahontas Village in the Pembroke area of Virginia
Beach, where they continued to live the rest of their lives. Jo was a devoted wife and mother
who loved big and laughed hard. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Fred
Keech and her younger brother, Lewis Ausley. She is survived by her best friend and sister,
Jean Allen. Left to cherish her memory are her three sons and their wives, Fred Keech Jr. and
(ex) wife, Beth Belanger Keech of Virginia Beach, Tony and Vicki Keech of Moyock, NC, and
Rob and Nancy Keech of Virginia Beach. She also leaves behind seven grandchildren, Ashley
Keech, Josh Keech, Jake Keech, David Keech and wife Erin, Rachel Clipston and husband
Jason, Grace Keech and Melissa Tunstill as well as seven great grandchildren, Nolan and
Graham Keech, Lily, Emilia, Chloe and Kayla Clipston, and Skylar Tunstill. Jo had a special
bond with many of her neighbors who were always there to help her and dad when they needed
a hand. She will be missed by all of her family and a multitude of nieces, nephews, friends and
neighbors. A special thanks to Jo’s daughter in law, Vicki Keech, for selflessly putting her life on
hold for at least the last two years to take care of and watch over Jo and Fred while they were
ill. A celebration and remembrance of the life of Josette Keech will be held at her home on
Saturday, March 25, 2017, from 2 PM until 5 PM,

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Freddy Tony and Robby. I have been going thru so many years of memories I don't even begin to know where to start. Bob and I moved in this house with Lisa at 6 months old. never knowing we would all still be here 56 years later. We had the time of our lives. There was the "Good Bad and the Ugly". This whole block of these two was like one big family for all of us. Fred and Bob were like brothers and I remember Fred saying that to me standing and looking at Bob in his casket fighting back tears and hurt he was losing this person he loved like a brother. Fred had such a way with his sense of humor I still laugh so when I think of all that craziness. I know this day is about Jo but you cannot think of Jo and not think of Fred as well. Jo and I have been thru so much together I cannot even begin to tell you how much I will miss her. We raised our children and husbands within 10 feet of each other. I wish I could express the "madness" of all we lived thru. I don't know how we kept our sanity. She was always there and I knew it and took it for granted that she would always be there. We lived in the same space for so long we did not have to talk to know if either one of us needed something it was an unspoken word. I know life will go on but I cannot bare the thought of looking at that house and knowing they are gone from my life forever. I know the pain I feel now is overwhelming. I want you all to know I would not trade one minute of all those years we had all shared together. I love you all. Brenda

Fred, Tony and Rob... I send my deepest condolences to you guys. I know it was tough losing your dad, now your mom. They were second parents to me, and couldn't have asked for a better family to have as neighbors and friends... but at least now your mom and dad are there together and making sure all is well for the rest of us. I'd like to think they found my dad, and he and Fred are at the back fence again talking crap, and laughing at each other's antics. Love to all. Lisa.

To all of you, I am your cousin(we have never met). I am very sorry about your mother. I send love and understanding. God Bless each one of you. Sending my love to each one of you. God Bless. Marie Moore Cox

I feel so very blessed to have spent the short time with you parents I did. They were truly a devoted couple and a pleasure to be around. Praying for peace and happy memories for all your family and friends. God Bless You All!

I am so very sorry for the loss of your loved one, sending prayers to comfort the family.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.