Cora Mae "Darnall" Keeton

Cora Mae "Darnall" Keeton obituary, Decaturville, TN

Cora Mae "Darnall" Keeton

Cora Keeton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Reed's Chapel Decaturville on Feb. 8, 2026.
Cora Mae Keeton, 90, of Decaturville, TN, passed away Sunday, February 8th, at her home.

She was born December 18, 1935 in Decatur County to the late John and Elizabeth Lovvo Darnall. She was a retired bookkeeper at Keeton's Cabinet Shop and was a member of Perryville Baptist Church.

Cora Mae is survived by her husband of 72 years, Jimmy H. Keeton, of Decaturville; four daughters, Debra Livingston, of Decaturville; Coreta (Danny) McFall, of Perryville; Beth (Jeff) Rickman, of Wildersville; Diana (Sonny) Harden, of Nashville; a son, Howard (Debbie) Keeton, of Decaturville.
She is also survived by 12 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great-Great Grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Jessie David Lovvo, 2 sisters, Louise Comer and Reva Keen and a nephew, David Comer.

A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at Keeton Family Cemetery, Decaturville, TN.

Reed's Chapel - Decaturville is assisting the family with arrangements.

731-852-3643
reedschapelfh.com

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