Lucy Mae Keeney, age 92, formerly of Meshoppen, PA and recently residing at the Gardens of Tunkhannock, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 at Tyler Memorial Hospital in Tunkhannock, PA.

Lucy was born on August 20, 1926 in West Auburn, PA, the daughter of the late Floyd Ace, who passed away on November 30, 1969 and Ethel Younker Ace, who passed away on May 19, 2005. Lucy graduated from and was the Valedictorian of Meshoppen High School with the class of 1944. She worked at the Dress Factory in Meshoppen and also at Frank Jayne's Grocery. On January 30, 1947, she married Gerald Keeney and the couple was together for 46 years until his passing on April 2, 1993.

Lucy was a member of the Meshoppen United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women and a Sunday School teacher. She was also a member of the Birthday Club and the Red Hat Society. Lucy liked to spend her time sewing, crocheting, reading, and completing word searches. But most of all Lucy was family oriented and loved spending time with her family.

Lucy is survived by her children Gaylene Webber (Richard Truesdale) of Falls, PA; Gary Keeney and his wife Susan of Meshoppen, PA; Diane Cronk and her husband Jerry of Montrose, PA; grandchildren Steven Lathrop (Anne); Shannon Shedd (Joseph); Aaron Lathrop; Adrienne Solis (Edward); Sean Keeney (Erin); Amber Jerauld (Christopher); Darren Cronk (Abby); as well as 11 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are sister-in-law's Ruth Keeney of Essington, PA; Janet Ace of Elizabethtown, PA; as well as several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband and parents, Lucy was preceded in death by her son-in-law James Webber; sister Elsie McMicken; sister Regina Pierson; and brother Alan Ace.

Funeral services for Lucy will be held on Friday, February 8, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Meshoppen United Methodist Church with Reverend Scott Ryan of the church officiating. Interment will follow at Overfield Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the church from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Lucy's name to the Meshoppen United Methodist Church, PO Box 159, Meshoppen, PA or to the United Methodist Women.

Online condolences can be made at www.sheldonfuneralhomes.com .