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Lillian Keene Obituary

Keene, Lillian ALBANY Lillian Keene, 90, entered into eternal rest on February 26, 2014 at Memorial Hospital. Mother of the late Walter, Sandra and Charles Nelson, Helena, Prince, Bess Ann and MelShameenah Keene. Also survived by 18 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral service, Wednesday, March 5 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 236 N. Pearl St. Viewing, 9 to 11 a.m. Interment, Graceland Cemetery.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Mar. 4, 2014.

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March 8, 2014

To Helena n Mel as well as their extended family i am truly sorry for the loss of your mom. May God comfort you all during this difficult time.

Gale Williams-Perrin

donna bailey

March 5, 2014

Mel i am so sorry about your mom my prayers are with you and the family love donna

Katherine Wilson

March 4, 2014

Mel and family,
Sorry to hear about your Mom's passing, may fond memories comfort you and your family.

March 4, 2014

My sincerest condolences to your family and may God be your strength,your peace and your comfort. I send much love to you all.Bob Faircloth

March 4, 2014

Kimberly Johnakin

Daniel King

March 4, 2014

Mel,

My sincerest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your mother. I wish you strength and peace during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Laura Hands

March 4, 2014

Mel and family,
I am very sorry for your loss. May the fond memories of your mother see you through this difficult time.

Laura

Veronica "Ronnie" Thomas

March 4, 2014

To the entire Keene Family,

Pleases accept my deepest & most sincerest condolences.

Donna Reed

March 4, 2014

My Condolences to MelShameenah and the entire Keene Family. I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. May God put his loving arms around you and comfort and sustain you during this most difficult time. Your in my thoughts and prayers.

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