Mrs. McKeen was born March 24, 1934 in LaGrange to the late Glenn Posey Johnston and Ruby Pike Johnston. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Joe Johnston; sister, Peggy Pruitt and her special Aunt, Zelma Carrington.
Betty was a devout member of Faith Baptist Church where she was actively involved and former Jaycette member. She deeply loved her family and her friends and enjoyed taking care of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her passions included singing in the church choir and gardening.
She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Garvis G. McKeen Sr. children, Lamar (Dorothy) McKeen, Garvis G. McKeen Jr., Becky McKeen (Mark Nelms); grandchildren, Dee Kelley (Glenn Cunningham), Jonathan Purcell, Dennis (Katie) McKeen, Molly McKeen; great-grandchildren, Kaylen, (J.T., Bryson) Uran and McKenzie Kelley; sisters, Faye Roye and Barbara Riggs; brothers, Glenn Joel Johnston and Dan Johnston
A private Graveside service will be held Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Shadowlawn Cemetery with a Celebration of Life Service held at a later date. Anyone wishing to view Mrs. McKeen may do so on Wednesday, May 20 between the hours of 9AM and 5PM.
Flowers are accepted and those wishing to share a condolence or remembrance with the family may do so by visiting www.shlagrange.com.
Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636
