Sara Frances Keaton Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Sara Frances Keaton of Athens, Tennessee, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 19, 2026 at the age of 82. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Spencer Smith and Marie Smith of Walhalla, SC.; her husband Otho B. Keaton; and her siblings, Hazel Ayers, Gladys Pearson of Walhalla, SC. and Jack Smith of Taylors, SC..
She is survived by: her children, David Keaton of Athens, TN. and Teresa Stephens (Chris) of Athens, TN.; her grandchildren, Josh Stephens (Cesia) of Athens, TN., Sarah Stephens of Athens, TN. and Emily Bunch (Tommy Jr.) of Sweetwater, TN.; her great grandchildren, Lawton Bunch and Lucy Stephens; and her siblings, Myrtle Thomas of Walhalla, SC., Rev. Joe Smith (Nancy) of Walhalla, SC. and Gerald Smith (Diane) of Seneca, SC..
