Barbara Jean Keever

Barbara Jean Keever, 76, of Oak Ridge, passed away Thursday, March 7, at Tennova West Medical Center in Knoxville.

She was born Feb. 6, 1937, in Spring City, Tenn., the daughter of William and Nellie Vittitoe Neal. Mrs. Keever was a long-time member of Royce Baptist Church. She enjoyed flower gardening and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed bird watching.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Ray Clifton Keever on May 26, 2010.

She is survived by sons, Ken Keever and Carol of Clinton, Alan Keever and wife Carla of Tega Cay, S.C., and Merle Keever and Chris Keever, both of Oak Ridge; daughter, Linda Keever of Clinton; grandchildren, Tracey Hershman-Weibert and husband Brad of Manchester, Tenn., Chase Keever of Charleston, S.C., Mallory Keever, Kasey Keever, Rachel Keever, Alexis Keever, and Matthew Keever, all of Oak Ridge.

The family will receive friends Sunday, March 10, from 5–7 p.m. at Royce Baptist Church. The funeral will follow at 7 p.m. with Rev. Mike Harbin officiating.

A graveside service will be held on Monday at 2 p.m. at Oak Ridge Memorial Park.

The family asks that memorials be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Second Harvest of Knoxville or the Royce Baptist Church Youth Ministry.

An online guest book can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com.