Joyce Keene

Joyce Austin Keene BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. Joyce Austin Keene, age 59 went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Russell County, Va., where she was a teacher at Russell County Vocational School, later teaching in Scott County Vocational School. Moving to Blountville, she retired from the Bristol, VA planning Department with over 15 years of service. She was a member of Bethel View Baptist Church and a former member of Ring's Chapel in Castlewood, Va. Joyce was very devoted to her grandchildren and her two dogs, Ebbie and Tinker. Survivors include her husband, Rex Allen Keene; son, Anthony Austin and wife Teresa; daughter, Amy Austin Grinstead and husband Jamey; her parents, Ralph and Jean Wallace; brother, Bill Wallace and wife Louanna; stepdaughter, Brandee Worley; stepson, Jesse Keene; four grandchildren, Kaitlyn Austin, Nikol Worley, Sara Keene and Jordin Keene; and several nieces, nephews and in-laws. The memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, in Akard Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Andy Woods and Pastor George Jessee officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 7 p.m. Saturday prior to the service. Email condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, 1912 W. State St., Bristol, TN (423) 989-4800, is serving the family of Mrs. Keene.