Elizabeth Ann Keirn Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Elizabeth Ann Keirn of Athens, Tennessee, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 16, 2026 at the age of 97. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elizabeth Ann Keirn to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Cloyd Ellis and Alta Pardue Keirn; her sister Mary Frances Keirn Vanzant; her brother-in-law James Edward Vanzant; her niece Dr. Susanne Vanzant Hassell; and her pet Sadie.
She is survived by: her niece Nancy Vanzant Goodrum (Brad); her great-niece Sarah Hassell Carmichael (Brian); and her great-nephews, Jonathan Hassell (Georganne), Paul Hassell (Nora) and Adam Goodrum. She is also survived by nine great- great nephews and nieces.
Memorials may be made toSweetwater Presbyterian Church or to the Betty Keirn Scholarship at Tennessee Wesleyan University, 204 E. College St., Athens, TN 37303 or online at http://www.tnwesleyan.edu.
