Martha Ann “Marty” Keenan

MARTHA ANN “MARTY” KEENAN (nee Foley), age 56; beloved wife for 25 years of Thomas; proud and loving mother of Riley and Daniel; cherished daughter of the late Daniel E. and Patricia (nee Tryon) Foley; dearest sister of Kathleen Foley, the late Mary Ellen Scott, the late Daniel T. Foley, and James Foley (Elaine); treasured daughter-in-law of the late Joseph and Mary “May” (nee Moore) Keenan; dear sister-in-law of Mary Johnson (Michael), Patrick Keenan, Theresa Keenan Male, Michael Keenan (Peggy), and the late Kevin Keenan; dear aunt to Ian, Avery, Christine, Daniel, Thomas, Elizabeth, Rebecca, Kevin, Joseph, Aran, Shana, and Meagan; great aunt to Elizabeth, Addison, Michael, Hazel, Magnolia, Thomas, Sophia, and Maya.  She was also loved by many aunts, uncles, and cousins of the Foley and Tryon families.

Marty was born on August 15, 1965 and passed away on December 23, 2021.  She grew up in Fairview Park as a member of the St. Angela Merici Parish and graduated from Magnificat High School in Rocky River.  Marty completed her undergraduate studies at Miami University and earned a Master of Education from Cleveland State University.  Marty enjoyed a deeply impactful career as a teacher, with a focus as an early childhood intervention specialist for children with developmental disabilities.  Marty was loved by her students and their families, as well as her colleagues.  When she wasn’t cheering on her sons at their baseball games, she loved to read and hang out by the pool with her friends from book club.  She was a blessing to all who knew her and will be remembered as a caring woman, known for her kind heart, her friendly spirit, and her one of a kind smile.  Marty will be dearly missed.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Marty to Hospice of the Western Reserve, The Multiple System Atrophy Coalition, or Benedictine High School.

Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Marty at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF SOUTH EUCLID, 4600 MAYFIELD RD. (just East of Green Rd.) MONDAY JAN. 3, 2022 FROM 12-2 AND 4-7 PM.