Margaret Girthel Keene

Background

Keene, Margaret Girthel was born on November 8, 1915 in Haysi, Virginia, United States. Daughter of Perry Evans and Fannie Lillian (Pucket) Gilbert.

Education

Student, University Virginia, King, College Bachelor of Science, East Tennessee State University, 1964.

Career

Elementary teacher, Bristol (Tennessee) City System, 1964-1983.

Achievements

• Margaret Girthel Keene has been listed as a noteworthy elementary education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association of University Women (chair legislation program 1988-1990), Bristol Tennessee Retired Teacher's Association (informative and protective services committee chairman 1985-1989), Republican Women's Organisation, U. Women Bristol (secretary), Kappa Delta Pi (Zeta Iota chapter).

Interests

• Avocations: quilting, crocheting, gardening, boating, swimming.

Connections

Married Cecil Edward Keene, September 2, 1936 (deceased July 1989). Children: Jama K. Lori, Andrea K. Wynegar, John Gilbert.

Father:

Perry Evans Gilbert

Mother:

Fannie Lillian (Pucket) Gilbert

Spouse:

Cecil Edward Keene

child:

Andrea K. Wynegar Keene

child:

John Gilbert Keene

child:

Jama K. Lori Keene