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Linda Keener Obituary
Smyrna, SC - Linda Elizabeth Shehan Keener, 83, of 2670 Legion Road, died on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at her residence.
Born in Gaffney, she was the wife of William A. "Jimmy" Keener and the daughter of the late Ned Thomas and Nishie Blankin Shehan. She was devoted to God and her family. She was a former weaver and a retired bookkeeper for her family-owned business, Keener Erector Service. She was also a seamstress, amazing cook, and an avid Atlanta Braves fan.
In addition to her husband, also surviving is two daughters, Debby Moss (Pike) of Gaffney and Marsha Floyd of Blacksburg; two sons, Wayne Crow (Dale) of Gaffney and Richard Crow (Lori) both of Gaffney; a step-son, Tommy Keener (Denise) of Rock Hill; eighteen grandchildren, Nishi Hamrick, Adlissa Caron, Russell Moss, Colby Crow (Alyssa), Kaylee Crow (Greg), Caleb Crow (Kyla), David Crow, Austin Brown (Joan), Brianna Keener, Brittney Keener, Trey Keener (Marie), CJ Keener, Caitlyn Keener, Courtney Keener, Storm Teal, Jesse Teal and Jamie Keener; thirty-one great-grandchildren; seven great-greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Joyce Silvers of Sandy Mush, NC and Barabra Nance of Inman; a brother, Kenneth Shehan of Gaffney; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandi Crow Husketh; a stepson, Billy Keener; a grandson, Jacob Crow and a great-granddaughter, Layla.
The family will receive friends from 6:00PM until 8:00PM on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Blakely Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 in the Blakely Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Caleb Crow officiating. Interment will be held in Frederick Memorial Gardens.
The family will be at their respective homes.
An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com
Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC
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