Taby (Lydia) Keener CHARLESTON - Taby Keener, daughter of the late Ruth Ferguson Reeves and the late Percy Gooding Reeves, entered into eternal rest on the morning of February 21, 2025, in Charleston, SC, with her daughter and grandson at her side. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her memorial service at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Grace Episcopal Church, 98 Wentworth Street, in Charleston, SC. Taby was born in Allendale, SC on August 1, 1927, and was one of eight children. She graduated from Allendale High School and worked with Railway Express Agency for many years. She and her late husband, Paul Pinckney Keener, were co-owners of Transmission Doctors. She was a Super Senior Member of the Country Club of Charleston (CCC), where the flag is flying at half-mast in her honor. The CCC was her home away from home for 47 years, where she spent a majority of her time playing Bridge and dining with dear friends. She loved golf and was a member of the Ladies Nine Hole Golf Association at the CCC. In 1995, Taby won the Nine Hole Handicap Tournament and her name is engraved on the trophy at CCC. She also had a passion for football all of her life, and was a huge Gamecocks, New Orleans Saints, and Kansas City Chiefs fan. She is survived by her daughter, Paula Keener of Charleston, SC; her grandson, whom she adored, Elliott Parker Chavis of Arlington, VA; her sister, Julia Phillips of Jacksonville, FL; and many nieces, nephews, and more friends than anyone could imagine. Her gift was her Southern grace and charm that surrounded her with many loving friends, both young and old, throughout her long life. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Grace Church Cathedral or the MUSC Health - Specialty and Emergency Women's Department. Arrangements by James A. McAlister Funerals & Cremation, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. (843) 766-1365.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Feb. 22 to Feb. 23, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Taby Keener

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15 Entries

Brian Horne

April 13, 2025

Paula,
I just saw that your mom passed away. I ride by her house every few weeks and always look for her in the yard or going to the mailbox. We talked several times over the last year. Last time I saw her was at Publix and she was carrying her small bag of groceries. She said "I´d only 96, I get along just fine. We talked about your dad and how he would only allow me to drive the old black 1955 Ford truck the he loved.
I loved how she would say my name and sounded like it was a mile long.
Very special lady and I know you will miss her dearly. Just letting you know if you need anything please reach out to me.

Mary Ann Taylor

March 4, 2025

Sending our condolences to the family. Taby Keener was such a cherished and lovely lady. Always, Mary Ann, Eddie and Kyle Taylor

Ann Hurd Fralix

February 27, 2025

Paula, I am so sorry to hear of your dear Mother's passing. What an amazing life she led. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time. Henry and Ann Hurd Fralix

Stratton

February 26, 2025

Dear Paula,
So sorry; we all had so many wonderful memories over so many years. Your Mother was one of the most wonderful people and I know she is in a spectacular place. She will be missed. Love and prayers,
Stratton

Betty B. Ogilvie

February 26, 2025

My dear Paula,
I send my heartfelt condolences to you at this sad time in your life. Losing a parent is so very hard and I want you to know I am praying for you and your family. May you feel our Lord’s presence close during these difficult days.
Love to you,
Betty Ogilvie

Janice Meyer

February 26, 2025

Paula,
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and, the many others who knew and loved Taby. May God's peace center you all at this time of both bereavement and, celebration of life.

Maria and Tim

February 26, 2025

Dear Paula,
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. With love,
Maria and Tim

Joni &Troy McLeod

February 24, 2025

Taby was such a fun loving and dear person. We have such fond memories of spending time with Taby for many years at the Heritage Golf Tournament. A wonderful storyteller with a tremendous sense of timing, Taby was always the star of the show. Taby’s passing will leave a void in the lives of many people, but I’m sure Taby is dancing with the angels now. Paula, may God comfort you at this difficult time.

Edgar Rhodes

February 24, 2025

Aunt Taby will be lovingly remembered always in our hearts. Thoughts and prayers be with you as you adjust to life without her. So sorry we will not be able to attend the service. May she rest in peace until we meet again. love, Edgar and Susan

Karen Sherman

February 24, 2025

Taby Keener was a beloved special member of The Country Club of Charleston, whom I had the pleasure of knowing for 36 years. She brought a smile to my face every time I saw her and she was perpetually cheerful and laughing. She always asked about my son we talked about her love for her grandson. She will be fondly remembered.

ELIZABETH WENNER

February 24, 2025

I am so sorry to read that Mrs. Keener passed. My heartfelt condolences to Paula, who loved her mother so much, and to her remaining family and many friends.

Joy Sanders

February 23, 2025

Taby, I´ve literally known you all my life -and my gratitude to you is immense. Thank you for looking after my boo boos as a kid, the scoldings keeping me in line through my childhood, the encouragement through art school, the advice in marriage, and divorce, and for the kindness we shared with each other in great and unforeseen tragedy. I love you and always will. My prayers are always with Paula and Parker. I love you very much Paula. I send out my deepest and heartfelt condolences to Penny and Denny and all of Taby´s family at this time. I will miss you dearly, Taby. Go with God for you have finished the race strong. He blessed you with long life and the love of family and friends. Until we meet again, Il be thinking of you and promise to do better keeping up with Paula. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Pam Paquette

February 23, 2025

Dear Paula,
I can’t tell you how sorry I am to hear of your mom‘s passing. I’m so glad I was able to reconnect with her these last several months. Seeing her again and reminiscing was amazing, her memory off the charts as well as her humor
Taby will be greatly missed!
With love and sympathy,
Pam Paquette.

doris Akers

February 22, 2025

Paula i am so sorry to hear about your mom. God Bless you as you grieve during this difficult time. Doris Akers

Wally Thompson

February 22, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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