Obituaries

Mrs. Barbara Keeling Correll

Barbara Keeling Correll, age 68, of Bracey entered eternal rest on October 21, 2024. An honoring daughter, born October 9, 1956, of her predeceased parents Dr. Robert (Bob) Daniel Keeling and Dorothy (Dot) Quinn Keeling of South Hill. She is a radiant and supportive sister of Robert Daniel (Dan) Keeling II (wife Pamela [Pam]) of Richmond, Diane Keeling Coleman (husband Michael [Mike]) of Richmond, Gloria Keeling Horne (husband Richard [Ricky]) of Ashland, Warren Frederick Keeling (wife Mary) of Newport News, a proud Navy wife of CDR Steve Allen Correll USNR of Bracey, a blessed mother of Katherine Correll Anderson (husband Eric [Ike]) of Johnson City, TN, Lauren Correll Hollers (husband Bradley) of Raleigh, NC, and John Prentice Correll of Bracey, a dedicated Nanna to Leland Thomas Hollers and Robert Rhys Hollers of Raleigh, NC, and a precious friend and sweet lady. Most important to Barbara is her love for our Lord Jesus Christ and his word, her continual love for her family, and her opportunities to participate in Christ’s ministry. In this life, Barbara put aside a scientific career to be the glue that held her family together while Steve was on deployment with the Navy. She dedicated herself to the church and its ministries in each community she lived in especially at First Baptist Church, South Hill, VA, Talbot Park Baptist Church, Norfolk, VA, Fairfax Baptist Church, Vienna, VA, First Baptist Church, Durham, NC, Mecklenburg Community Baptist Church, South Hill, VA, and Ephesus Baptists Church, South Hill, VA. As part of the ministry of the church, Barbara enjoyed participating in choir, handbells, and children’s music. She taught youth and children, along with International Women’s Bible study. With a love for learning and service, she earned her master’s degree in biblical counseling from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and volunteered as a chaplain at Duke Emergency Room. Barbara had a heart for missions both at home and abroad, and desired to bring glory to God above all things. A funeral service will be conducted Saturday, October 26, at 2:00 PM at Ephesus Baptist Church, Smith Crossroads with public viewing held a hour prior, 1:00 PM. Following a reception in the church social hall from 3:00 until 4:00, interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Barbara’s name in support of missions to Ephesus Baptist Church, 1642 Smith Cross Rd., South Hill, VA 23970. Online condolences may be made through our website at www.crowderhitecrews.com. Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home is serving the Correll family.