Nelda Jean Keown, 84, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022, at her home.

She was born on October 20, 1938, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Minnie Eddie Proctor Devine and Willie Henry Devine. Nelda was one of twelve children, whom she assisted in raising. Many knew her from her work at Baker and Hickman and The Vogue in Madisonville. Those who knew her, knew she never met a stranger and those that she met, she considered them a friend and part of her family. She loved baking and cooking and enjoyed sharing her special dishes with her friends and family. Nelda was a founding member of a local Canasta card club for over sixty years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Keown; son, Timothy Franklin Johnson; sisters, Zelma Fitch and Mildred Joyce Branson; brothers, William Devine, Billy Devine, James Devine, Larry Devine, and David Devine.

Survivors include her daughters, Karen (Mark) Hober of Madisonville and Kimberly (David) Dugger of Evansville, IN; sisters, Judy (Donnie) Carroll, Lynda Devine, and Sandra (John) Dickerson, all of Madisonville; brother, Bobby Devine of Madisonville; her grandchildren, whom she adored, Kyle Johnson, Shannon Johnson, Rachael Gullette, Lauren Morefield, Maddie Stanek, Allie Johnson and Allie Hober; ten great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with her daughters giving her eulogy. A private burial at Bethlehem Cemetery in Madisonville will be held at a later date.

Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until the funeral hour on Wednesday at the funeral home.