Alice Keller

Alice Ruth Keller (née Merritt), of Northern Kentucky and Knoxville, Tennessee, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, November 9, 2026, in Erlanger, Kentucky.

Alice was born to the late Frank and Beulah Merritt on December 27, 1935. A proud graduate of Lynch High School, she went on to earn her degree from the University of Kentucky before dedicating her career to education. Alice was a teacher at Turkey Foot Middle School in Edgewood, Kentucky, where she taught both English and Physical Education.

Outside of the classroom, Alice was a loyal and passionate sports fan who loved cheering on both the Kentucky Wildcats and the Tennessee Volunteers. In her quieter moments, she found great joy in reading and listening to her collection of albums.

Alice was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jerry Allen; her parents, Frank and Beulah Merritt; and her five brothers, Carl Franklin Merritt Jr., William Merritt, Jack Merritt, Bobby Merritt, Charles Merritt, and former sister-in-law and best friend, Addie Lorene Mullins.

She is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great nephews, extended family members, and dear friends who will cherish her memory.

Interment will take place in Knoxville, Tennessee, where a private graveside service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the charity of your choice in Alice’s name