REBECCA KEATON
1853-1938
Rebecca Keaton was born April 6, 1853, died February 9, 1938, age
84 years, 8 months and two days.
She was married to Meveda Keaton August 10, 1869 and to this union
were born ten children Namely: Mrs. J. H. Adkins, Paintsville, Ky;
Mrs. W. J. Bond, Louisa, Ky., Mrs. James Montgomery, Paintsville,
Ky.; Mrs. Tom Smith, Dingus Ky.; Mrs. Oscar Stapleton West Van
Lear, Ky.; Mrs. Ira Smith, Paintsville Ky.,; Mrs. J. W. Cantrill,
Dingus, Ky.; Mrs. Lewis Keaton, West Van Lear, Ky.; Mrs. Nan Keaton
, West Van Lear, Ky. ; Her Grandson, Winnie Holbrook, has lived
with her and Ben Keaton , deceased.
She was converted at Old Blain Church, Lawrence County, Kentucky,
and the record Sunday in August 1872. She belonged to the Church
for 65 years. She also served as a Deacon for a number of years.
She leaves to mourn their loss 43 grandchildren 57 great grand
children and 1 great, great grand child. Also her children all
named above.
" Aunt Becky" as she was called was the daughter of the late
William Lester and Rufy Bishop Lester. She was born in Tazewell
County Virginia.
She was a devoted Christian and talked and walked it. Aunt Becky
was loving and kind to all her friends and to her neighborhood all
of whom, will miss her but will be Heaven's gain.
Paintsville Herald
Thursday
2-10-1938
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Mrs. Keaton, 84, Died Wednesday
Mrs. Rebecca Keaton, 84, widow of the late Rev. Moveta Keaton,
United Baptist Minister, died at her home on Davis Branch, near
Paintsville, at 10:00 o'clock Wednesday night. She had been a
member of the United Baptist Church since 1872.
Surviving are one son, Louis Keaton at home; seven daughters, Mrs.
J. H. Montgomery; Mrs. J. H. Adkins, Paintsville; Mrs. Oscar
Stapleton West Van Lear; Mrs. Jim Cantrell, Ocher; Mrs. Will Bond.
Hueysville; Mrs. Kasar Smith. Relief and Nancy Keaton at home.
Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock Friday morning at the
home. Rev. Winfrey Meek and Rev. Fred Preston are to have charge.
Burial will be on Davis Branch in the family cemetery.
Paintsville Herald
Thursday
2-10-1938
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