Donna Jeanette Swafford Keen

Donna Jeanette Swafford Keen, age 63, quietly passed into the arms of our Lord on Saturday, June 9, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Lucille Swafford. She leaves behind her husband of 43 years, Lamar P. Keen. Beloved mother of Deborah Keen Butler (Morey) and Elizabeth Keen Valenti (Vinnie). She was the much adored grandmother of Andrew L. Butler, Matthew F. Butler, Madison E. Valenti, Mia A. Valenti, Megan G. Valenti, Miley-Kate Valenti, and Vincent J. Valenti III. She is also survived by 2 brothers, John J. Swafford (Noreen) and Thomas E. Swafford (Wanda) and along with a host of much loved nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at St. Matthew the Apostle Church, 10021 Jefferson Hwy, River Ridge, LA on Friday, June 15, 2012 at 2:00 PM. Visitation from 12:00 Noon until funeral time. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, Metairie. Casual attire is requested. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, P. O. Box 1000, Dept. 142 Memphis, TN 38148-0142. Condolences on line at www.gardenofmemoriesfuneralhome.com