Esther Keener

Esther Oxendine Keener of the Lumbee Tribe, 88, of Dunlap, formerly of Pembroke, North Carolina, died Monday, June 17, 2019. She was a member of Christian Worship Center in Whitwell.

She was preceded in death by her husband, W.R. “Whitey” Keener; parents William Henry and Beatrace Oxendine; son, Neil Bradley Cummings; sisters, Naomi, Pauline, Stella Mae and Hazel; and brother, John Oxendine

She is survived by her daughters, Kathy Tiska and Loretta (Richard) Abston, both of Dunlap; son, William Ray (Shiloah) Keener, Pikeville; grandchildren, Scott Cummings, Mary Rose Crause, Barry Locklear, Evan Abston, Neala Childs, Nakela Tiska, William Keener, Brayden Keener, and Kamerin Keener; great-grandchildren, Shelby, Branson, Myles, Clara, Caleb, Dawson, and Noah; special niece, Col. Karla Jo Miller, and son, Quinton Miller; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 19 in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Allen Griffith officiating. Burial was in Humble Cemetery.

Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com.

Arrangements by Standefer-Reed Funeral Home in Dunlap.