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1932
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2022
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Mae Keen Obituary
Mae Lois Roy Keen, 89, of Martinsville, Va., transitioned on Monday, April 18, 2022, at her home. She was born in Pittsylvania County, Va., on December 18, 1932, a daughter of the late William abd Elsie Roy.
She was retired from American of Martinsville and was a member of Moral Hill Missionary Baptist Church, where she served on the Senior Choir, Gospel Chorus, Mass Choir, Usher Board, Culinary Ministry, Missionary, Pastor's Aide and Deaconess.
She is survived by her husband, Silas Keen of the home; two daughters, Vera Ronnie of Chesterfield, Va., and Sonya Knowles of Greensboro, N.C.; one son, Larry Keen of Virginia Beach, Va.; one brother, Wilson Roy of Danville, Va.; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 23, 2022, at 12 Noon at Moral Hill Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Eugene Reynolds, officiating. Entombment will follow at Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, April 22, 2022, from 3:30 until 5 p.m. and will be at the home at 1737 Stoney Mountain Road, Martinsville, Va. at other times.
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Sheba Wilson
April 23, 2022
Prayers are with you all and our hearts ache for your loss I love you all. Peace and Blessings
Leander Stone
April 23, 2022
My sincere condolences to the Roy and Keen family.
Leon & Theresa Craighead
April 22, 2022
Condolences to the Keen family. It broke my heart ti hear the lady that had such a beautiful humble spirit left this earth on April 18th. She was a virtual women. Always dressed as though she´s in a fashion show. She will never be forgotten. It was her season. Much love to her family.
Tammy France
April 22, 2022
Was a sweet person. With a beautiful personality. So sorry for your loss
Paulette Copening
April 22, 2022
Prayers and condolences to the family.
Venessia Pritchett Joyner
April 22, 2022
My deepest condolences to the Keen Family during their time of bereavement. I grew up with Sonya at Moral Hill. Mae Lois always spoke to me whenever I was at Moral Hill, after I moved away. She was the sweetest person you could meet. She will always be in my heart and memories. Rest In Peace, Deconess Mae Lois Keen.
Peter and Willie Mae Harris
April 22, 2022
Our deepest sympathy and prayers. Peter and Willie Mae Harris
Roberta Taylor Carter
April 22, 2022
Condolences &, prayers for the Roy &,Keen family
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