Lydia Temperance Keener Obituary
In loving memory of Lydia Temperance Keener of Charleston, South Carolina, who departed this world on February 21, 2025 at the age of 97. Lydia Temperance leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lydia Temperance Keener to pay them a last tribute.
In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Lydia Temperance's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that her spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ruth Ferguson Reeves and Percy Gooding Reeves; and her husband Paul Pinckney Keener. She is survived by: her daughter Paula Keener of Charleston, SC; her grandson Elliott Parker Chavis of Arlington, VA; and her sister Julia Phillips of Jacksonville, FL. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and more friends.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 1st 2025 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at the Grace Church (98 Wentworth St, Charleston, SC 29401). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 1st 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Grace Episcopal Church (98 Wentworth St, Charleston, SC 29401).
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Grace Church Cathedral or the MUSC Health - Specialty and Emergency Women's Department.
