Mrs. Helen Sue Freeman Keith

June 21, 1937 – April 1, 2023

Helen “Sue” Keith, age 85, passed away peacefully at home with her family on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

Sue was born on June 21, 1937 in Cherokee County, Alabama to Arthur L. Freeman & Winnie Laws Freeman. She was married to the love of her life, Mr. Ralph Emerson Keith for 59 years before his passing on February 13, 2013.

Sue was a homemaker and dedicated her life to loving and caring for her family. She was never to busy for a phone call, encouraging word, or a peanut butter & jelly sandwich if you stopped by to visit. She loved the Lord and lived her life with “a servant’s heart”.

She is survived by:

Daughter: Linda Gail Cameron (Jim)

Grandchildren: Chris Cook (Jennie) & Natalie Cook

Great-Grandsons: Logan Moore & Thomas Moore

Special Great-Grandson: Logan Bishop

Step-Grandchildren: Kevin Cameron & Jamie Hicks (Kyle)

Step-Great-Grandchildren: Kailey Cameron, Hayden Hicks, & Keller Hicks

Sister-in-law: Dorothy Freeman

Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:

Husband: Ralph E. Keith

Sisters: Geneva “Bootsie” Yates (Don) & Jonnie Faye “Judy” Baty (Jimmy)

Brothers: Arthur E. “Buzz” Freeman (Tookie) & Jerry Freeman

Pallbearers: Thomas Moore, Adam Moore, Logan Bishop, Dean Freeman, & Michael Bowman

Honorary Pallbearer: Logan Moore

The family is accepting flowers

Visitation

Date of Visitation: Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Visitation Location: Burt Chapel-Fort Payne

Visitation Time: 12:00 PM-3:00 PM

Funeral

Date of Funeral: Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Funeral Location: Burt Chapel-Fort Payne

Funeral Time: 3:00 PM

Officiating: Pastor Chris Crow

Burial

Date of Burial: Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Burial Location: Allen Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery

Share your condolences:

9 entries.

Barbara Ann Jackson from Leesburg wrote on April 4, 2023 at 4:22 am

Your Mother was such a blessing to know, and she always made me feel loved and welcomed in y’all’s home. I miss my Mother so much, as I know you will. Heaven gets sweeter all the time! I love you sweet friend. I’m so sorry I can’t be there. You’re in my prayers.

Barbara Ann Jackson from Leesburg wrote on April 4, 2023 at 4:22 am

Frankie Tucker from LOGAN ,Utah wrote on April 4, 2023 at 3:30 am

Mrs.Keith was an insant friend when we moved into our house 12 years ago we shared a love of plants I remember asking her where a particular plant came from in her yard and she blushed and said your yard lol she said after the previous owners had moved out she grabbed a piece of the plant to start in her yard she always cracked me up and she loved my kids as grandchildren she was an Awesome Lady and will be missed

Jan Fraiser from Rainbow City wrote on April 3, 2023 at 4:51 pm

I am so blessed Sue moved into my neighborhood. We became great friends and I have made precious memories with her that I will always cherish. Missing you and love you always.

Tim Britton from Huntsville wrote on April 3, 2023 at 4:27 am

Sue, I love you and miss you. Prayers to your family. You are in the arms of Jesus now.

Beverly Reker & EVP from Birmingham wrote on April 3, 2023 at 1:40 am

Linda, my heart breaks for you and your family. I am praying for God’s peace for you and your family during this very difficult time.
EVP also sends their condolences.

Clark Miller from Aubrey Texas wrote on April 2, 2023 at 9:52 pm

Praying God’s blessing on you family my sweet friend.

Margie Mullen wrote on April 2, 2023 at 9:04 pm

I don't even know where to start with all the memories I have of Sue & Ralph Keith. I practically lived at their house because Linda was my closest and best friend. I cherish those times. She was a wonderful woman. May God comfort the family as only He can. Love to all.

LaRue Benefield Hardinger from Fort Payne, AL wrote on April 2, 2023 at 8:34 pm

Linda and family ~ I’m so sorry you lost your wonderful Mom. I have so many good memories of being with you and her when I could come up the street to play! Time flies! Sending you love and prayers ♥️🙏 ~ LaRue