Barbara Hollene Keene

Barbara Hollene Keene, 84 of Abilene, passed away Tuesday November 30, 2010 at her home. A service is scheduled for 10:00 am Friday, December 3rd, 2010 at the Piersall Benton Chapel, 733 Butternut St with a time of visitation to follow at the funeral home. There will be a private family burial at a later time.

Barbara was born to O.J. and Beatrice Ball in Burkburnett, TX on December 15, 1925. She graduated from Hawley High School in 1943 and spent most of her life in the Abilene area. She married the love of her life on September 9, 1950 and this year they celebrated 60 years of marriage. Together they raised two wonderful children George and Carol. Barbara was an active member of the Eastern Star and the Hodges Baptist Church where she served in many different roles through the years.

Surviving Barbara are her husband Ray of Abilene, her son, George Clifford Adams III and wife Elizabeth of Lake Hughes, California and her daughter Carol Lowe and husband Windell of Abilene. She is also survived by three grandchildren and several great and great-great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, two brothers; Talma and Delbert Ball and two sisters; Lois Geraldine Wilkins and Katie Thompson.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Meals on Wheels, 717 N. 10th St, 79601, or the donor's favorite charity. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.pbfuneraldirectors.com.