Funeral services for Mary Govan, 71, of Lone Oak, were held on March 27, 2024, at Lone Oak Baptist Church, with Pastor Shelton Oliver officiating, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home. Interment followed in Hall Cemetery. Pallbearers were Michael Oliver, Matthew Rhodes, Jerry North, Chris Harris, Jeff Clark and Dylan Gibson.
Mrs. Keelin Govan died on March 22, 2024, in Mesquite. She was born October 29, 1952, in Greenville, to Harvey and Mary Ann Moore Keelin. She graduated from Wills Point High School, Class of 1970, and then lived most of her life in Lone Oak, where she was a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church.
She is survived by her son, Wesley Govan and wife Sandra of Edgewood; brother, Kelly Keelin of Lone Oak; three sisters, Laura “Sissy” Keelin, Sandy Keelin, and Tia Rhodes and husband Willie, all of Lone Oak; three grandchildren, Tristan Govan and wife Kendall, S’Andra Govan, and Sierra Govan; three great-grandchildren, Colton Bogden, Emory Govan and Kinsley Govan; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 18 years, Wesley Govan; two brothers, Eddie Keelin and Harvey “Buster” Keelin; and sister, Rebecca “Becky” Barron.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church.