Mrs. Gladys Jeanette Kilpatrick Keenum, age 86, of Blue Ridge, GA, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at her residence in the presence of her children and brothers. Mrs. Keenum was born in Cherokee County, NC, the first born, to Fred Warren Kilpatrick and Blanche Kilpatrick . She was a member of First Baptist Church of McCaysville/Copperhill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Lowell Keenum, parents, Fred Warren, Sr. &, Blanche Kilpatrick, sisters, Regina Ledford,and Ruth Moss.
Survivors include: son, Michael John Keenum,of Blue Ridge, GA and daughter & son-in-law, Marilyn & George Delong of Chattanooga, TN, five brothers, Fred W.Jr., James "Pat", Dale, Gary, and Richard Kilpatrick all of Murphy, NC.
Funeral services: Friday, March 26, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. from the Finch-Cochran Chapel with the Rev. Harry Gilbert officiating. Music will be provided by Mrs.Imogene Stuart and Mrs. Katie Gilbert. Serving as pallbearers will be nephews. Interment is in Crestlawn Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, March 26, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. until time of service at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers you may make a donation in honor of Gladys to Mccaysville/Copperhill Baptist Church, P.O. Box 867, McCaysville, GA 30555 or Amedisys Hospice, 140 Progress Circle, Suite 3, Blue Ridge, GA 30513.
The Finch-Cochran Funeral Home of McCaysville, GA in charge of arrangements.