She is preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Keen; parents, Esten and Margaret Yow; and nephew, Matthew Yow. She is survived by her daughter, Christina Parker; siblings, Cathy Lofton (Tommy), Bert Yow (Susan), and John Yow (Donna); a grandson, Gabriel Parker; and many nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held at Parkway Funeral Home on Saturday, August 29, 2015 from 2:30 to 3:30 pm, with a memorial service following in the suite.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Little Lighthouse in Jackson, MS.