Eve Keene

Always a woman of deep Christian faith, Eve Young Keene, born Eva Mae Young, went to her eternal rest on Thursday, August 29, 2024, after 94 years of life.

Eve was born on July 24, 1930 in Wright, Alabama to James and Mamie Young. She picked cotton and helped tend crops on the family farm while growing up in Arkansas and was a star on the high school girls' basketball team. She met her husband John Keene in Memphis, Tennessee and they were together until he died in 1983. John was a decorated combat veteran and a field and hospital medic in World War II and then served as a Baptist minister for more than 30 years in Springfield and the surrounding area. He was also no stranger to farm work and was an accomplished cook and cafeteria manager. Eve cherished her life as a pastor’s wife and was active in the church even after her husband’s death, helping in several church libraries. She also spent time working in retail sales and was a librarian at the Brentwood Library in Springfield for several years. Eve was well read and had great respect for the written word.

Eve is survived by sons John Keene and David Keene and by daughter Jill Davis. She lost another daughter Cheryl in early 2024. She is also survived by grandchildren Maggie Kaira, Daniel Keene and Anthony Davis. Her great-grandchildren are named Jalen, Lilah, Samara, Skye, Christian and Fable.

Eve spent her last remaining months in Republic Nursing Home where she was well cared for.

A Memorial Service will be held at Noon on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut Street in Springfield, Missouri with Reverend Michael Daughrity officiating. Burial will follow at 2:00pm on Thursday afternoon at Springfield National Cemetery in Springfield, Missouri.

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