Bertha Ellen Keesee
March 23, 1938 - December 13, 2021
Bertha Ellen Keesee, age 83, of Bristol, VA went to be with her savior Monday, December 13, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Howard and Margaret Powers. Bertha was a member of the Temple Freewill Baptist church for many years. She was employed by Gordon Garment for 44 years as a seamstress. Bertha loved to sew. She had quite the green thumb and loved to grow flowers. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her beloved grandson, Toby. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her two brothers: Will Powers and Donald Powers; and sister, Gay Powers. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Lawrence Keesee; son, Mitch Keesee and wife Robin; grandson, Toby Keesee; brother, Henry Powers and wife Linda; many nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Ronnie Cook, Shelia Cook, Linda Caudill, and Barbara Faust for all the care they gave during Bertha's time of need. A visitation will be held Thursday, December 16, 2021 from 11 AM to noon at Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services. A celebration of life service will follow the visitation starting at noon with pastor Don Caudill officiating. A committal service will be held at Mountain View Cemetery starting at 1 PM. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (501 St Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105). Online condolences may be made to the Keesee family at www.blevinscares.com. Blevins Funeral Home has the honor of serving the Keesee family.
Bertha Ellen Keesee, age 83, of Bristol, VA went to be with her savior Monday, December 13, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Howard and Margaret Powers. Bertha was a member of the Temple Freewill Baptist church for many years. She was... View Obituary & Service Information