Katherine A. Keener Obituary
In loving memory of Katherine A. Keener of Leicester, North Carolina, who departed this world on June 16, 2025 at the age of 86. Katherine leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Katherine may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was predeceased by: her mother Lillie Justice Adkins. She is survived by: her sons, Scott Keener (Carla) and Shawn Keener; her grandchildren, Olivia Cadwell, Justin Keener and Megan Jennings; her great grandchild Finn Thomas Jennings; her brother Richard Adkins; and her sisters-in-law, Rose Kuykendall and Beverly Caldwell (Reuben). She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 21st 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist Church (339 Flint Hill Rd, Alexander, NC 28701).
