HIGHLANDS - Virgie Leo Keener, 93, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. She was born Aug. 7, 1929, in Macon County to the late Carl Keener and Helen Smith Keener. Virgie was a loving mother and grandmother, she loved going to church and all her church family, she liked working outside, reading, puzzle books, and cooking. She loved life and lived it to its fullest. Virgie was a member of Goldmine Baptist Church. She was a virtuous woman that will be missed deeply by her friends and family.
Virgie is survived by her son, Grady Keener (Beverly) of Livingston, Texas; daughters, Mary Lee Simmons of Highlands and Caroline Winn (Terry) of Clayton, Georgia; grandchildren, Judy Constable (Dominic), Douglas Keener Jr. (Lisa), Ashley DaSilva (Jon), Jennifer Vickery (John), Allison Corbridge (Josh) and Jeremy Winn (Reisha); 13 great-grandchildren; four great- great-grandchildren; and brother, Bobby Keener. In addition to her parents, Virgie is preceded in death by her husband, Henry B. Keener; son, Douglas Stacey Keener Sr.; son-in-law, Randall Simmons; and brother, Jeter Keener.
A funeral service was held Saturday, Nov. 12, at Goldmine Baptist Church. Rev. Gary McDaniel and Rev. Roy Lowe officiated. Burial followed at the Miller Cemetery. The family received friends prior to the service. Pallbearers were Carter Mosely, Dominic Constable, Terry Winn, Grady Keener, John McCall and Doug Keener Jr.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that memorials be made to the Miller Cemetery Fund or Mount Moriah Cemetery Fund. Online condolences can be made at bryantgrantfuneralhome.com. Bryant Grant is serving the Keener family.