Faith Keener
December 14, 1922 ~ April 18, 2018
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Faith P. Keener, 95, a long time resident of Malvern Hills, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018.
Born in North Muskegon, MI, Mrs. Keener was a daughter of the late William John and Margaret Ebert Purdue. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther C. Keener, Jr., in 1993, and by siblings, Evangeline Verhooven, Bramwell Purdue, Catherine Wininger. Dorothy Purdue and Alexander Purdue.
She had worked as a secretary/bookkeeper with Thomas D. Franks, CPA. She grew up as a member of the Salvation Army but around 1952 changed her membership to West Asheville Baptist Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir.
She is survived by her son, Alan D. Keener and his wife, Dayle, a granddaughter, Alyssa Jones, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 20, at Green Hills Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Stan Welch officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, 204 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC 28801, or to West Asheville Baptist Church, 926 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806.
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Alan, Dayle, Alyssa, Chris and family – Mrs. Keener was such a gracious, sweet loving lady! I feel honored and Blessed to have known her. I am so sorry for your loss; which is not the proper word to use as you know where she has gone, and that you/we will see her again one day. I will not be able to make it to the service, but my thoughts will be with you, and prayers will be for you at this difficult time. God bless and comfort you. I love you all very much.
Love, Pat
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Keener. What a beautiful lady that loved the Lord. May our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ comfort and bless you all.
Alan and Dayle- We were able to take a group of kids from WABC to sing Christmas carols to your mom. It was such a sweet visit and she so appreciated us coming. She was a very kind lady who I know will be greatly missed. You are in our prayers.
Alan and Dayle,
We have many memories of Faith and L.C. as active and faithful members of WABC while we were there. You were blessed to have them as parents! We will be praying for both of you and Alyssa and family in this time of sorrow. We can only rejoice with Faith, however, as we know she is in the
Presence of our Precious Savior and Faith is rejoicing!
Dr. and Mrs. James Johnson
Alan and Dayle…………what great memories I have of your mom and her always encouraging words. I know this is a difficult time, those you love much-it hurts much but that’s a sign of how deep love grows. Keeping you in our prayers as well as Alyssa and family. I know your mom is rejoicing in the presence of her Lord and Savior. God bless!
You all are in our thoughts and prayers So sorry for your loss.
Alan Dayle and your family, Beautiful mom grandmother and friend:) May God comfort your family and bless you with His help and hope. love, Hare family
Alan & Dayle .. I remember Miss Faith’s sweet spirit .. she will certainly be missed. May you find comfort in knowing you will see her again because you know where she’s spending her eternity. Love you ..
Alan, Dayle and family we regret you missing your sweet mom now. I never met her but I feel sure she was a Christian, now with Jesus, and we’ll see again. Much love to you all. Marie and Bill Clark
Alan,Dayle so sorry to hear of your mothers passing it was a blessing to have meet her, and now that the prayers of my family are with you and yours.
Alan and family – So sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Keener. You will all be in my prayers.
I am honored to have met Mrs. Keener and cherish my good memories of visiting with her. I am sorry for your loss.
I just saw this notice of Aunt Faith’s passing. While we weren’t able to see them often due to the great distance between us, I always remember Aunt Faith and ‘Uncle Bud’ bringing joy and laughter to my life. To me, Aunt Faith was the epitome of the gentle southern woman – though I also know she had a core or iron. Aunt Faith stayed in touch with my Mom (her niece, Margaret) until my Mom passed away and their weekly phone calls were a highlight of Mom’s week. I am so sorry for your loss. Love from your distant coursing, Peggy ‘Bell’ Carey.