Sarah M. Keen

Sarah M. Keen, 75 year old, Seminole, Oklahoma resident passed from this life on Monday, February 9, 2015 at her home in Seminole.  She was born December 26, 1939 in Marlow, Oklahoma to parents, William H. Kates and Betty Lou (Hashburger) Kates. Following her graduation from high school Sarah married Wiley Ray Keen in Shawnee, Oklahoma on January 26, 1957. Sarah was not only a homemaker and mother she worked alongside of her husband in the family business.  She kept the books for Wiley Keen Construction until her retirement on January 1, 2005. The couple moved to Seminole 18 years ago from Shawnee, Oklahoma. Sarah was of the Baptist faith. Sarah leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 58 years, Wiley Ray Keen of the home; five sons, Wiley R. Keen Jr. and his wife Norma of Stuart, Oklahoma, Daniel J. Keen and his wife Lindy of Seminole, Oklahoma, Tommy T. Keen Sr. and his wife Judy of Nowata, Oklahoma, Randy L. Keen and his wife Marquitta of Barling, Arkansas, Jeffry A. Keen and his wife Joyce of Dale, Oklahoma; one brother, Bill Kates of Bellefontaine, Ohio; two sisters Lena Dearth and her husband Ron of Glendale, Arizona, Deloris Griffen and her husband Alvin of San Diego, California; 9 grandchildren, Laura “Half Pint”, Lydia, Jennifer, Scotty “Little Joe”, Heather, Whitney “Rosebud”, Robert, Lonnie “Carrot Top”, Nash “Hot Rod”; 5 great-grandchildren, Peyton, Brayden, Brodix, Tyler and Zachery; and a host of other family and dear friends. Sarah was preceded in death by her parents, William and Betty Lou Kates; one granddaughter, Lisa Marie Keen; by one sister and brother-in-law, Nina May and Ron Willett; and by one sister-in-law, Iris Kates. A celebration of Sarah’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at Harvey Road Baptist Church in Seminole, Oklahoma.  Pastor Russell Vicars will officiate the service. Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole, Oklahoma. Funeral Information: February 17, 2015, 10:00 AM Harvey Road Baptist Church - Seminole located at 1620 N. Harvey Rd., Seminole, OK 74868