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Elizabeth Keatts Obituary
She was born August 20, 1954 in Campbell County, a daughter of Mildred Owen Cothran and the late Hugh Epperson Cothran, Sr.. She was a member of Lane Memorial United Methodist Church and an employee of the Altavista Area YMCA. Beth's passions included her sons and family, dance, and UVA football. She is survived by two sons, Hugh Douglas Keatts of Hurt and Jesse Lee Keatts of Fredericksburg; one brother, Clarence C. Cothran and his wife Catherine of Nashville, Tennessee.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Hugh E. Cothran. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 24, 2011 at Finch & Finch Chapel, Altavista by the Rev. Alan Combs with interment to follow in Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m., Friday at Finch & Finch Funeral and Cremation Service, Altavista and other times at the residence of Catherine Pedigo, 1400 Bedford Ave., Altavista. The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider the Altavista Area YMCA Dance Program, P. O. Box 149, Altavista, VA 24517, Attn: Joyce Tucker. To send condolences, please visit www.finchandfinchfuneralservice.com.
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September 24, 2011
Beth and I were friends for a long time I will miss her more than I CAN EXPRESS in words. I LOVED her she was like the little sister I never had , Connie Hendrickson
Jessica Adams
September 24, 2011
Miss Beth was so loved. My little girls were so lucky to have such a "cool" lady as a teacher. She will be missed.
Leslie Hoover
September 22, 2011
Beth touched a huge number of people and kids here in Altavista. For me personally, I've known her since we were kids and worked with her for numerous years. I think she knew we loved her and she loved us. I will never forget her.
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