Obituary of Lucy James Keane

LUCY JAMES KEANE

The Tidewater News - 09-15-2005

FRANKLIN - Lucy James Keane, 75, widow of John Keane Jr., died Sept. 9.
(2005)

A native of Richmond, she was the daughter of the late Robert Welmore
and Blanche Wright James and was predeceased by a brother, Robert W.
James Jr. She was a graduate of Hollins College and a member of the
Franklin Baptist Church.

Surviving include a daughter, Elizabeth K. Martin and husband Michael of
Richmond; one son, Robert B. "Bobby" Keane and wife Robin of Savannah,
Ga.; two brothers, Richard P. James and wife Betty and Pryor W. "Pugger"
James and wife Cathy, all of Richmond; a sister-in-law, Joan K. Kirkmyer
of Richmond; four grandchildren, Kelsey R. Keane, Matthew I. Keane,
Marilyn T. Martin and Julia H. Martin; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral was conducted Sept. 12 at Franklin Baptist Church with the
Rev. Sharon James officiating. Burial following in Poplar Spring
Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the residence and suggest
memorials be made to Franklin Baptist Church, 208 N. High St., Franklin,
Va. 23851, or to a favorite charity. Wright Funeral Home was in charge
of arrangements.




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––– Narrative Summary of the Obituary –––

Lucy James Keane, 75, of Franklin, died 9 Sep 2005. She was born in Richmond, daughter of Robert Welmore James and Blanche Wright James. She was a graduate of Hollins College and a member of Franklin Baptist Church.

A funeral was conducted 12 Sep 2005 at Franklin Baptist Church with Rev. Sharon James officiating. Burial followed in Poplar Spring Cemetery.

––– Transcript –––

LUCY JAMES KEANE

FRANKLIN - Lucy James Keane, 75, widow of John Keane Jr., died Sept. 9, 2005.

A native of Richmond, she was the daughter of the late Robert Welmore and Blanche Wright James and was predeceased by a brother, Robert W. James Jr. She was a graduate of Hollins College and a member of the Franklin Baptist Church.

Surviving include a daughter, Elizabeth K. Martin and husband Michael of Richmond; one son, Robert B. "Bobby" Keane and wife Robin of Savannah, Ga.; two brothers, Richard P. James and wife Betty and Pryor W. "Pugger" James and wife Cathy, all of Richmond; a sister-in-law, Joan K. Kirkmyer of Richmond; four grandchildren, Kelsey R. Keane, Matthew I. Keane, Marilyn T. Martin and Julia H. Martin; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral was conducted Sept. 12, 2005, at Franklin Baptist Church with the Rev. Sharon James officiating. Burial followed in Poplar Spring Cemetery. The family received friends at the residence and suggested memorials be made to Franklin Baptist Church, 208 N. High St., Franklin, Va. 23851, or to a favorite charity. Wright Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

––– Vital Statistics –––

|------------------------------------|
| Name  | Lucy James Keane           |
| Age   | 75                         |
| Birth | 1930 (estimated); Richmond |
| Death | 9 Sep 2005; Franklin       |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

|--------------------------------------------------------------|
| Name                 | Relationship          | Location      |
| Lucy James Keane     | Decedent              | Franklin      |
| John Keane Jr.       | Spouse (predeceased)  | Not stated    |
| Robert Welmore James | Father (predeceased)  | Not stated    |
| Blanche Wright James | Mother (predeceased)  | Not stated    |
| Elizabeth K. Martin  | Daughter              | Richmond      |
| Michael Martin       | Son-in-law            | Richmond      |
| Robert B. Keane      | Son                   | Savannah, Ga. |
| Robin Keane          | Daughter-in-law       | Savannah, Ga. |
| Richard P. James     | Brother               | Richmond      |
| Betty James          | Sister-in-law         | Richmond      |
| Pryor W. James       | Brother               | Richmond      |
| Cathy James          | Sister-in-law         | Richmond      |
| Joan K. Kirkmyer     | Sister-in-law         | Richmond      |
| Kelsey R. Keane      | Grandchild            | Not stated    |
| Matthew I. Keane     | Grandchild            | Not stated    |
| Marilyn T. Martin    | Grandchild            | Not stated    |
| Julia H. Martin      | Grandchild            | Not stated    |
| Robert W. James Jr.  | Brother (predeceased) | Not stated    |
|--------------------------------------------------------------|

––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value              |
|----------|--------------------|
| Location | Franklin, Virginia |
| Name     | The Tidewater News |
| Date     | 15 Sep 2005        |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Graduate of Hollins College
• Member of Franklin Baptist Church
• Birth name was Lucy James

		
[See also:
www.findagrave.com/memorial/12240425/lucy-bondurant-keane
www.findagrave.com/memorial/172254670/walter_john-keane (spouse)
www.findagrave.com/cemetery/51709/poplar-spring-cemetery
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~vaschs/pscindex.txt
]


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