Betty Keen

Betty Keen

Betty Keen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 7, 2010.
Betty Lou Hayden Keen MARION, Va. Betty Lou Hayden Keen, age 71, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at the Francis Marion Manor. Mrs. Keen was born in Saltville, Va., to the late Thomas Hayden and Nora Myrtle Kestner Hayden, and was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Ray Keen. She was retired from Virginia House Furniture after several years of employment. Survivors include: three children, Michael Dwayne Keen, Chilhowie, Karen Hollandsworth and husband John, Marion, Deana Conner and husband Stan, Chilhowie; three sisters, Nancy Hayden, Rural Retreat, Va., Judy Stamper, Lenoir, N.C., Shirley Hall, Sevierville, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Jacob Hollandsworth, Kayla Hollandsworth, Luke Conner; two great-grandchildren, Loralei and Syndi Hollandsworth; several nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Anna Ruth Hayden Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 8, 2010, at the Bradley's Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Mark Lundy officiating. Interment will follow in St. Clair's Bottom Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 10:30 - 11 at the funeral home or any time at the residence of Karen and John Hollandsworth. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com Bradley's Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Keen.

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mark hayden

July 9, 2010

Sorry to hear about your moms death.Thinking about you Deana and your family.

July 8, 2010

I"m sorry to hear of ya's lost of your Mom, I know what you are going through, I lost my Mom 3 weeks ago.Take care and stay close to each other. Kyra Lamie Shumate

Debbie Steele

July 7, 2010

Fatdaddy,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom.  I just wanted you to know I am thinking of you.

July 7, 2010

dewayne,karen and deana i am so srry to hear of your moms passing.but she has gone to be with my dad,and uncle bud and all that has gone before.i cant say i know how you feel for i am very lucky to still have my mom{bessie}i know you will miss her very much but keep your family close and you all will see her again.love frances keene hale kingsport,tn

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