Mary McKeown Stalvey

Mary Georgia McKeown Stalvey, age 73, entered into the presence of her savior, Jesus Christ, on May 23, 2026. She was a fiercely loyal wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. Going before her are her beloved son, Joshua Thomas (LeAnn), and father, Arthur Perry McKeown.

She is survived by her husband Byron Irving "Rip", grandson Parker Stalvey (Joshua), daughter Bethany Lamneck (Wesley), grandsons Griffin and Brock, Mother Joyce McKeown, sisters Christine Boring (Jon), Perianne McKeown (Leon Bloodworth), Barbara Boulerice (Arthur), as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Mary graduated from Lakeland High School and completed her education at Georgia Baptist College of Nursing and University of Georgia Medical School. She served the community for 30 years as a Registered Nurse in the Public Health System, as a home health nurse, school nurse, and retired as the Administrator of School Health Nurses for Polk County.

In retirement, she shared a special bond with her eldest grandson Parker and devoted countless hours to him. As well as volunteering with the school system and serving alongside her treasured friends at Lakeland Bible Church. She loved spending time with all her grandsons, having outdoor adventures with them, gardening, and meeting the needs of others.

Mary is forever loved and will be remembered as a faithful follower of Christ, having a gentle spirit, always having an encouraging word, love and kindness for all, and the ability to thrive in whatever situation she found herself in.

A joyous celebration of her life will take place June 20, 2026 at Lakeland Bible Church at 4pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to her favorite causes, Options for Women optionsforwomenphc.com or Samaritans Purse samaritanspurse.org



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Funeral arrangements were trusted to Lanier Funeral and Cremation Services, 717 Griffin Road Lakeland, FL 33805, (863) 687-3996

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