Lois Marie Potts Keener, 83, of Highlands, NC, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2018.

Lois was born in Highlands, NC on June 25, 1934. She was the daughter of the late Arthur Bailey “Shine” Potts and Pearl Crane Potts. Lois married James Keener on April 6, 1957. They had two children, Jimmy and Tammie.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Keener and brother James “Jimbo” Potts. Lois was a member of the First Baptist Church and Highlands Assembly of God.

She is survived by a son, James Keener, Jr. (Leslie) of Brevard, NC; a daughter, Tammie Hall (Sandy) of Tucson, AZ; three sisters, Mattie Calloway, Kathleen Roper and Lina Birch; three grandchildren, Terri Keener, Chris Keener and Corey Hall; one great granddaughter, Faith Bryson; two step grandchildren, Jonathan Childers (Nikki) and Melissa McKinna (Shawn) and step great grandchildren, Mason Childers, Nathaniel Childers, Oakley Childers, Weston Childers, Gabriel McKinna and Daenerys McKinna.

Lois will be remembered for her strong Christian faith, love for her family, friends and community, crocheting baby clothes or holiday decorations, reading and playing bingo.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 29, 2018 at the First Baptist Church of Highlands. Rev. Scott Holland and Rev. Oliver Rice will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the First Baptist Church of Highlands, 220 Main Street, Highlands, NC 28741 or Eckerd Living Center for use with bingo prizes, library books or crafts.

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com

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