| Name |
Emma Lorene Keathley |
| Birth |
15 Feb 1914 |
Ironton,,Iron County,Missouri,USA  |
| Gender |
Female |
| Death |
04 Jun 2007 |
Ironton,,Iron County,Missouri,USA |
- Emma Lorene Keathley, 93, died June 4, 2007, at the Baptist Home in Ironton, Mo.
She was born Feb. 15, 1914, in Ironton, Mo., daughter of the late William and Martha (Lewis) Keathley.
Ms. Keathley had lived at the Baptist Home since 1984, along with her sister, Lester. She enjoyed embroidering, reading and watching television. She was an avid Cardinal fan.
The funeral was held June 9 at the Baptist Home. Burial was in Arcadia Valley Memorial Park.
Arrangements were under the direction of White Funeral Home.
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| Record Created |
09 Aug 2018 |
| familyserch.org ID |
L1LX-BXS |
| Burial |
Arcadia Valley Memorial Park Cemetery,,Iron County,Missouri,USA |
| Notes |
- From the Baptist How in Arcadia newletter:
Lorene Keathley was born in Ironton on February 15, 1914. She was one of 11 children born to Martha Lewis and William Tyler Keathley.
From 1930, when she was sixteen years old, Lorene has never missed Sunday School. That is perfect attendance for an absolutely amazing 77 years. Imagine---77 years without missing Bible study. When she was young she and her siblings walked two miles to church at First-Ironton every Sunday. Now she attends Bible Study at The Baptist Home-Arcadia Valley each week.
She entered The Home on March 12, 1984 with her older sister, Lester. Lester passed away in 1988.
Another sister, Myrene Wallace also spent her final days at The Baptist Home, as did her brother, Clarence.
Her sister, Lester, was a close personal friend of the co-founder of The Baptist Home, Mary Riggs. Much of the personal information we have about Mary Riggs during their time in the Ironton comes from Lester’s recollections. Those who have an interest can read more in The Story of The Baptist Home by Ira Ann Hawkins, available by writing The Home for a copy.
While he was a resident Lorene’s brother, Clarence, also recounted his recollections of the early days of The Home in a series of articles written in The Baptist Home newsletter.
Lorene chuckled when she recalled her own bit of history. It seems Dr. Riggs, who had one of the few cars in the Arcadia Valley in those days, forgot to set the brake. The car plunged down the hill and narrowly avoided one of the small lakes near the highway.
According to Lorene, she has “had eye problems all my life,” but “haven’t been sick very much.” She is absolutely sure that they had bigger snows when she was younger.
After spending the last 23 years at The Baptist Home, Miss Keathley is content with her surroundings. “I don’t know where I’d be without The Baptist Home. It’s good here,” she said. When asked what she liked about The Baptist Home, Lorene had a good answer. “ Everything,” she replied.
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| Person ID |
61458495 |
robsgenealogy |
| Last Modified |
19 Jul 2021 |
| Father |
William Tyler Keathley, b. 03 Aug 1870, Annapolis,,Iron County,Missouri,USA d. 18 Jun 1953, Arcadia,,Iron County,Missouri,USA (Age 82 years) |
| Mother |
Martha Evaline Lewis, b. 25 Nov 1874, Des Arc,,Iron County,Missouri,USA d. 05 Jun 1955, Arcadia,,Iron County,Missouri,USA (Age 80 years) |
| Marriage |
19 Feb 1892 |
Ironton,,Iron County,Missouri,USA |
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William Tyler Keathley to Martha Lewis Marriage License
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| Age at Marriage |
He : 21 years and 6 months - She : 17 years and 3 months. |
| Family ID |
F13015890 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
1914 - 2007 (93 years)
