Dianthia “Diane” Monroe Keen, 83, of Brunswick, passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer on November 23, 2020 at her residence. Graveside services will be conducted at 2PM Saturday, November 28, 2020 in Palmetto Cemetery with Reverend Johnny Griffin officiating. Those attending are asked to please follow safety guidelines for COVID. Pallbearers will be Emory Young, Jr., Matthew Moore, Blake Riley, Chevy Young Moore, Rayven Riggs, and Jacobi Riggs.
Mrs. Keen was born May 14, 1937 in Lyons, Georgia to the late Issac Monroe, Sr., and Marriah S. Monroe. She had been a resident of Brunswick for over 60 years. She worked for Rich SeaPak and was also a homemaker raising two daughters. Diane was of the Baptist Faith and enjoyed Bible study. She enjoyed watching westerns, soap operas, and NCIS. She also enjoyed fishing, dancing and was an Avid Atlanta Braves fan. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Martus R. “Ray” Keen, and seven brothers, Alvin, Harold, James, Rayford, Leroy, Issac Jr., and D.Q. Monroe.
Survivors include two daughters, Linda Riggs and husband Andy, "Pam" Renee Young and husband Emory, all of Brunswick, three sisters, Dot Aaron of Lyons, Janie Lee and husband Don of Albany, and Maudell Matthews of Lyons, three grandchildren, Tenille Riggs, A.J. Riggs (Brittanie), and Chevy Young Moore (Matt), seven great grandchildren, Rayven Riggs, Ajorria Riggs, Jacobi Riggs, Reanna Deaver, Jay’Veon Johnson, Keyonna Johnson, Brooklyn Riggs, one great great grandchild, Ray’Lyn Riley, her canine companion Serena, dear friends Johnny and Annette Griffin, and many nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to Hospice of The Golden Isles, Deloris Campbell, Patricia Austell, Helen Watkins. Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. www.edomillerandsons.com