Mildred "Millie" Keene Obituary (1941 - 2024)

Mildred Mae Keene “Millie” November 12,1941 – May 27,2024. Proceeded in death by her twin sister; Margaret Murtle Christianson & The love of her life Husband John Thomas Keene: as well as her two sons: Johnny Patrick Keene & Michael Joseph Keene; Her “mommy” Ellen Jane Wilburn; as well as her other siblings: Edith, Lenora, Miller James (Ed), Mary, Thomas, George, Donald Wilburn, Clinton Smith. A brief service will be held Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Calvert Martin Funeral Home in Pontiac, IL at 6pm. Visitation will be held 2 hours prior to the services from 4-6 pm. Burial will be at a later date in Sullivan Cemetery in rural Pontiac, IL. Cremation rites will be accorded and memorials in honor of Millie may be made to MBTLC building @ Futures Unlimited. Surviving two brothers; Kenneth Richard Smith (Vicki), Vernon Charles Wilburn (Phyllis), children, Kenneth Richard Smith (De) Reddick IL, Diane Margaret Smith, Buttry, Hindman Colorado (RH ex-husband), Mary Ellen Keene Pulliam (Ron) Pontiac IL, Brenda Keene (Mike’s Widow); grandchildren, Richie, Robert (Stephanie), Dakota Smith, Krystal Burlingame (Brian), Bobbie Jo Steidinger (Troy), Thomas Adam Buttry (Katie), Jeremiah Pulliam (Shayna ex-wife), Gwendolyn Hibbs (Nick), Teresa Runyon (Tony) Jessica Keene-Schopp (Matt); great-Children, Mason, Gage, Ross, Stefan, Naomi, Layla, Leah, Delilah, Adalyn, Graham, Vivian, Cole, Iris, Bennett, Max, Ellie, Henry, & Fitz Millie did many jobs in her life all of which included,Taking care of People in one way or another.“When she loved she loved for Life!” This obituary may be viewed and guestbook signed at www.hagermemorialhome.com or visit us on Facebook.