Dorothy "Nell" Kieff

Dorothy “Nell” Kieff, 85 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

She was born on January 22, 1940 in Leaksville, MS to Hilton C. Brumfield and Myrtle Barrios. She has been employed as a welder for her whole life. She enjoyed working in the yard and greenhouse, plants, and adopting orphaned wild animals.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her spouse, Arthur O. Kieff; parents, Hilton Brumfield and Myrtle Barrios; and son, Danny Maples.

She is survived by her son, Martin W. (Debbie G.) Maples; grandchildren, Kristi E. Goff of Irmo, SC, Eric B. Maples, and Stetson (Destiny) Groves of Vancleave, MS; ten great-grandchildren; special stepdaughter, Kelly M. Groves; and siblings, Gladys F. Cody of Mobile, AL, James E. Brumfield of McHenry, MS, and Hilton J. (Vicki) Brumfield of Columbia, TN.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Light for their loving care.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 6705 Jim Ramsay Rd., Vancleave, MS 39565. Friends may visit one hour prior. A reception following the service will be held at Dorothy’s home, 16800 Thrasher Lane, Vancleave, MS 39565.

Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Dorothy Kieff.