Sandra "Sandy" Keener

November 11, 1938 - February 1, 2016

Sandra “Sandy” Keener, 77, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Monday, February 1, 2016 in her home. She was born November 11, 1938 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Viola (McIntosh) Brookshire. Sandy was a 1956 graduate of New Castle High School. She married Max Lee Keener on May 20, 1955. She worked as a librarian for many years at Westwood Elementary School retiring in the early 1980’s. Sandy was a member of First Baptist Church. She was an avid bridge player and enjoyed scrapbooking. Those left to cherish Sandy’s memory include her children, twins, Judy Razor of New Castle and Janet (husband: Tom) Buckles of Carthage, Jerry Keener of Muncie and Jackie Lagomarcino of Marionville, MO; grandchildren, Dr. Tiffany Wills-Grant (husband: Stephen) of New Orleans, LA, Tyler Wills of Carthage, Brandon (wife: Cassie) Keener of Franklin, Jason Keener and Jessica Keener-McDonald both of Casselberry, FL and Joseph (wife: Jennifer) Shook of Marionville, MO; great-grandchildren, Caleb Keener, Jolie Engelau, Parker Keener, Michael and Madalynn McDonald, McKenzie, Madisyn and Maggie Shook, Elizabeth and Dominic White and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Sandy was preceded in death by her husband, Max Keener in 2001; two brothers, Ralph Clemens and Russell Brookshire and a sister, Lois Maze. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 5, 2016 at Sproles Family Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Ingalls officiating. Burial will follow in South Mound Cemetery West Lawn Addition. The family will receive friends from 4 - 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the donors favorite charity. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Sandy Keener.