Keelia M. Pankake

Keelia M. Pankake, 38 of Princeton, IN passed away much too soon Wednesday, May 20, 2026. She was born September 12, 1987 in Evansville, IN to Marvin Jeff Pankake and Mary (Greenwell) Parker. Keelia was a proud stay at home mother to her children. Family was the most important thing to her and she adored the time she got to spend with her children and family. Keelia enjoyed spending time outdoors, sitting around a bonfire, going camping, putting her toes in the sandy beaches, and just taking in nature. She liked going shopping for makeup, jewelry, hair supplies, and anything pretty. Keelia was a true joy to be around and loved deeply. She was known as “Keke” to her nieces and nephews. Keelia will truly be missed by so many.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Robert and Mary Greenwell.

Keelia is survived by her mother, Mary (Darrell) Parker; father, Marvin Jeff Pankake; children, Kingston Auberry, Kalaya Hunt, and Kruize Hunt; siblings, Jeffrey “Jeffy” (Leda) Pankake, and Jennifer Wilkerson; step-siblings, Nick Parker, Jordan (Bailey) Parker, Hannah (Scott) Hartmann, and Alexis Parker; grandmother, Janey Burch; best friend, Julie Hunter; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00PM Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Columbia White Church Cemetery in Princeton, IN with Pastor Donnie Truelock officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Colvin Funeral Home to aide in funeral expenses. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family online at www.ColvinFuneralHome.com. Colvin Funeral Home is honored to serve Keelia’s family.

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