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Ann Keener Obituary
- - It is with the heaviest of hearts that the family of Ann Janelle Keener announces her passing on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at the age of 43 years after a prolonged battle with Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Ann grew up in Muncie, Indiana, where she attended First Baptist Church. She graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1993 and went on to gain her degree from Carson-Newman University in 1997. Ann was a Key Account Representative at Knoxville Utilities Board, and it was during her 15-year career at KUB where she met the love of her life.
Ann will be forever remembered by her loving husband of 10 years, Michael Lee Keener; her Parental Unit, Donn & Freida Roberts; her beloved dogs (her babies), Isabella and Lucky; her sister, Rae Dawn Biegel (Jeff); her brother, Keith Roberts (Jennifer); her brothers-in-law, David Keener (Emily), and Andrew Keener (Tara); and her nieces and nephews, Ethan, Avery, Collin, Vanessa, Amelia, and Edie.
The family will receive friends at Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr., Knoxville, TN 37918, on Sunday, June 24, 2018, from 1 to 3 p.m. with a memorial service at 3 p.m. immediately after the visitation. Robert Gnage will be the officiant.
A subsequent service will be held in Muncie, Ann's hometown, on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, where the family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. at Muncie First Baptist Church, 309 E. Adams St, Muncie, IN 47305.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The IBC Network Foundation. www.theibcnetwork.org
Condolences may be offered at www.berrylynnhurst.com
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June 27, 2018
Dear Donn and Mrs Roberts,
I was so saddened to read about your beautiful daughters' passing. I have fond memories of her and your entire family from many years ago. Please know that James and I are keeping your family in our thoughs and prayers. Know also that our God is the great comforter and I pray that you find comfort and peace in Him.
Robin Brady
June 23, 2018
Ann will be greatly missed by all who knew her, it was certainly my pleasure to work with her. My thoughts and prayers are with Lee and the family. May God comfort all of you during this difficult time.
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