Marie O'Keefe, age 85, of Malvern, AR, formerly Los Angeles, CA, passed away peacefully in her home on October 4, 2023. She was born on September 15, 1938, in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of Joseph and Agnes Dibiase Italiano. In her younger years she was the owner and operator of several restaurants and worked as a CNA. She was also member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Hot Springs, AR and volunteered at St. Joseph's Hospital. Marie enjoyed cooking and sewing.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Agnes Fortunato.

Left to cherish in her memory; husband of 64 years, William Frank (Bill) O'Keefe; sons, Michael O'Keefe (Debbie) of Utah and Billy O'Keefe (Lisa) of New Jersey; daughter, Christina O'Keefe of Malvern, AR; brother, Joseph Italiano (Jeannie) of New Jersey; grandchildren, Ryan Goldsmith (Leslie), Jaclyn Lefkowitz(Jason), Colton O'Keefe, Heath O'Keefe, Chad O'Keefe(Jamie), Amanda Paoletti (James), and Page O'Keefe; great-grandchildren, Maverick, Everly, Paige, Paisley, Presley, Leonardo, Santino, Hayden, Brianna; cousin, Arlene Ruble; and life long friend (sister) Judy Marshall.

A Celebration of Life will be held on October 13th at 11:00am at the family's home. Contact the family for more information and details.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Association.

Arrangements made by Regency Funeral Home. Guestbook, regencyfuneralhome@sbcglobal.net.