July 27, 1922 - March 5, 2017
Mary E. Keene, 94, of Sherwood, passed away March 5, 2017. She was born July 27, 1922 to Aaron and Eleanor Knox in Clemson, SC. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 51 years, George W. Keene, Sr.; son, George W. Keene, Jr.; daughter, Mary Anne Mores; siblings, Aaron Rea Knox, Jr., Ethel Knox Kellahan, and Martha Ann Steele.
She attended the College of Charleston, and graduated from the McLeod Infirmary School of Nursing in Florence, SC. She worked as a registered nurse. Mary was a member of Trinity Fellowship Presbyterian Church in Sherwood.
She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Marsha Keene of Cabot; granddaughter, Tiffany Lynn Keene of Sherwood; grandson, Robert Cody Keene of Sherwood; and great-grandson, Jacob Douglas Deputy Keene of Sherwood; eight nephews and three nieces.
Private burial at Little Rock National Cemetery, under the direction of Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd, North Little Rock, AR 72116 (501-791-7400).
We really enjoyed knowing Mary. She was a blessing to our lives. Our condolences to Stephanie & the rest of the family.
Mary was like a second mother to me. She started me out in Nursing such a wonderful lady and gracious person. I will never forget her. I know she with our Lord and watching from above. Patricia Reedy
May Jesus comfort your hearts, yet give you joy that she is in perfect love & peace now. Mary was always a gracious lady & fine Christian.
With deepest sympathy, praying that the Keene family be surrounded by peace and comfort during this time of loss-The Grogan Family
Tiffany, Cody and Jacob:
We are so sad to hear that Mary passed away this weekend. She was a gracious and loving lady and we loved her a lot. We will continue to pray for you and your extended family in this time of sorrow.
Nannie was such a wonderful and loving woman. The world is a dimmer place without her. We send our condolences and love to the family.