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Ellen Keener Obituary

EVANS, Ga. - Entered into rest Sunday, October 16, 2016, Mrs. Ellen Hendrickson Keener, 97, loving wife to the late William A. Keener. Mrs. Keener was a native of Wilmington, DE but has lived in Evans for several years. She was a Veteran of WWII serving as a WAAC in France and England. She loved playing bridge and obtained the rank of Gold Master. Family members include her children: Robert Keener of Atlantic City, NJ, Barbara Buffkin (Bobby) of Evans, GA, and David Keener (Joyce) of Evans, GA; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held Monday, October 24, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. in Ocean Woods Memorial Cemetery in Myrtle Beach, SC with Rev. David Keener officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Augusta Wounded Warrior Project, 701 Greene St., Suite 104, Augusta, GA 30901. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Oct. 22, 2016.

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October 22, 2016

May the family and friends celebrate a life well lived and loved by many as we await God's promise of life without end at last. John 3:16. Annie C. Ga.

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