Ruth Ellen Vandyke Keen's obituary , Passed away on March 12, 2020 in Keen Mountain, Virginia

Ruth Ellen Vandyke Keen

October 7, 1931 - March 12, 2020 (88 years old)

Keen Mountain, Virginia

Ruth Ellen Vandyke Keen's obituary , Passed away on March 12, 2020 in Keen Mountain, Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home

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Ruth Ellen Vandyke Keen

October 7, 1931 - March 12, 2020 (88 years old)

Keen Mountain, Virginia

Ruth Ellen Vandyke Keen Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ruth Ellen Vandyke Keen (Keen Mountain, Virginia), who passed away on March 12, 2020, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Ellen Vandyke Keen to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Joshua Vandyke and Edna Mae Keen Vandyke; her son Kennith Andrew Keen; her siblings, Eunice Meadows, Ruby Vandyke, Gus "Buddy", Emory, Franklin, Arlin, Donald, Hassell and Danny Vandyke; her children-in-law, Alvin Sheppard and Debbie Keen Brewster; and her great grandchild Korbyn Lauderback.

She is survived by: her children, Jennifer Sheppard (Mike Bradley) of Oakwood, VA, Rita Mae Keen of Keen Mountain, VA, Christopher Keen of Keen Mountain, VA, Jeff Keen (Drema) of Pilgrims Knob, VA and Dwayne Keen of Keen Mountain, VA; her brother Jimmy Vandyke of Contrary, VA; her sister-in-law Walsie Vandyke of Flint, MI; her grandchildren, Tiffany Stanley (Jason) of Page, VA, Brianna Willis (Jesse) of Page, VA, Krenda Lauderback (Chris) of Jolo, WV and Kelsey Keen of Whitewood, VA; her great grandchildren, Emma Baldwin, Jena Stanley and Keelan Lauderback; her stepgreat-grandson Cade Lauderback; and her niece Alice Mae Meadows.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home



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1020 Big Skeggs Road, Oakwood, VA 24631

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1020 Big Skeggs Road, Oakwood, VA 24631

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