Della Denise Keen

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Della Denise Keen

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Della Keen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Owens Funeral Service - Lebanon from Feb. 24 to Feb. 25, 2026.
Della Denise Keen, 55, of Bedford County, Virginia, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at the UVA Health University Medical Center in Charlottesville, Virginia.

She was born on January 30, 1971, the daughter of the late Harlon and Ruth McGlothlin Blankenship. She graduated from Garden High School and attended ETSU. She enjoyed gardening, camping, and going to the beach and she loved the outdoors.

Survivors include her husband of 20 years, Andy G. Keen; sisters, Rebecca Sargent (William) and Kayla Taylor (Justin Boggs); brother, Shawn Brown (Deanna); nieces and nephews, Brynnlee Taylor, Bryce Taylor, Melodie Boggs, Casey Brown, Brittanie Brown, Brandy Brown; special nephew, Preston Gilbert; special claimed grandson, Nataum Gilbert.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in the Owens Funeral Service Chapel with Minister Jeff Rose officiating.

Share condolences with the family at www.owensfuneralservice.com.

Owens Funeral Service, 7 Tate Ave., Lebanon, Virginia, is in charge of arrangements.

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So sorry to hear of her passing. She was such a sweet person. She will be missed by many. My condolences to family & friends.

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Andy I'm so sorry about Denise she was a angel here on earth loved her dearly my thoughts and prayers are with you and Preston

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