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Henrietta Keeter Obituary
She was the widow of Owen Linwood Keeter.
Tillie was born May 22, 1917, in Newport News to the late George William and Alice Gibson Burt.
She graduated from Morrison High School and attended Mary Washington College. Tillie retired from SunTrust Bank.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church, James River Country Club, a former member of the Hilton Village Woman's Club and the James River Garden Club. She loved her family, the home she and Owen built, where she lived for 60 years, and the yard where they worked together.
In addition to her husband, Tillie was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Joyce B. Foretich and Dorothy B. White; and her brother, George Edward 'Eddie' Burt.
Survivors include her children, Barbara K. White and her husband, Calvin, and Nancy K. Fowler and her husband, Ronald, all of Yorktown, and Owen L. Keeter Jr. and his wife, Sandra of Fla.; grandchildren, Kelli Carter of Williamsburg, Leslie Chrzan and her husband, Michael of Redondo Beach, Calif., Shannon Verstynen and her husband, Brian of Yorktown, Brian Fowler of Richmond, Kristin and Ashley White of Newport News and Molly White of Yorktown; great-grandchildren, Kayla and Olivia Carter and Amber and Megan Verstynen; and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, at Peninsula Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 27, at First United Methodist Church in Newport News with burial to follow in Peninsula Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, 10426 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Henrietta Keeter
Bonnie Caracciolo
January 21, 2010
I loved Mrs. Keeter. She was like a second Mom to me and I only just learned of her passing. Such a lady, such a great Mom and wife. I'm so sad but know for certain she went immediately to the warm embrace of our Creator.
May you rest in peace. Thank you forever for the many kindesses you extended to me, an awkward, insecure little girl.
Kathy
January 21, 2010
Dear Keeter and Family,
I'm so sorry. God Bless you and yours and keep you in His care.
With much sympathy and love,
Kathy Wilkerson Firth
December 31, 2009
Dear Bobbi and all the Family,
Pat and I were truly sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Keeter. Please accept our apology for having missed the funeral.
Even though we didn't see Mrs. Keeter that often, when we did she always asked about about us and our family. During these delightful chats about family , I was always struck by how sincerely proud she was of each of you.
I know you must miss her dearly but we're hoping that all those wonderful memories you share are providing you with some solace at this time of sadness.
Sincerely, Pat ant Beth
December 30, 2009
The Keeters were long-time friends of Dixie and Jimmy Wynne and Don and Julia Hyatt and Billy and I always enjoyed seeing them over the years in Newport News. That group of friends really knew how to entertain and enjoy friendship. Tillie was a real lady and a true friend to many. I know you will all miss her terribly. You have our sincere sympathy.
Nancy (Mitchell)and Bill Wynne
Middletown MD
Missy, Bubba & Brady (Gamache) Correlle
December 30, 2009
Dear Keeter & your entire extended family - I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. I know how much you loved her and how much you must miss her now. I also know the pain you feel at this moment is unbearable but it will slowly pass with time and all the wonderful memories of your time here on earth with your mother will slowly ease your breaking heart. Love to you & Rudy and the girls. With all our heartfelt sympathy and love,
xxooxxoo
December 28, 2009
Our prayers are with you at this time of sadness.
The Woman's Club of Hilton Village.
Karrin Williams Frankie
December 27, 2009
Dear Nancy, Just a note to remind you that I sent an email out to your WHS family and some NNHS friends that I keep in touch with who live out of town. I also notified Carol Buckley Harty who sends the webpage for NNHS. Know my thoughts and prayers are with you and family at this time.
Carol Fitchett-Cunningham
December 27, 2009
Dear Nancy,
I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I'm so glad that we were able to have lunch together last fall and got to reminise about our mothers. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara E Tyner
December 26, 2009
Dear Bobbi and family,
There is never an easy time to say good bye to one we so dearly love. Mrs. Keeter was a wonderful woman who raised a great family. Celebrate her goodness as you grieve. May you find comfort in God's love, your family, and your glorious memories.
love, Barbara
Scott Matthews
December 25, 2009
Nancy and family,
I am deeply saddened to learn of Mrs. Keeter's passing. Among many memories, I will always remember working with her at the Warwick branch of United Virginia Bank. She will be missed.
December 25, 2009
Keeter and Family - I just heard about your Mom. I'm so sorry, she was a lovely woman. We leave for Alabama tomorrow, but I'll be thinking about you. Love you, Betty
Bobby and JoAnn Fowler
December 24, 2009
Nancy, Bobbie and Skeets and your families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love,
December 24, 2009
Nancy & Owen,
I am so very sorry to here the news about you Mother.
Jim Walker
June & Corkie Collie
December 24, 2009
Dear Nancy and family,
We are so sorry to learn of Nancy's Mom's passing. We pray that the Lord will comfort you with the many blessings and memories you have of her. We have you in our prayers.
Tommy Powell
December 24, 2009
Sorry to find out about your Mom Janice and I are out of town but thinking about all of you ...Take Care
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