Born in Florence on May 19, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Bruce Joplin and Cora Oliver Joplin. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, William (Billy) McKeown; son, Russell McKeown; daughter, Sheri (Greg) Parker; grandchildren, Carlee McKeown, Gregory (Stephanie) Parker and Lee (Emily) Parker; great-grandchildren, Ellison and Trey Parker; sister, Myrtle (Skeeter) Brown of Chesterfield; brother, Bruce (Betty Ann) Joplin, Jr. of Burlington, NC, and special friends, Libby Garrett, Laurel Lewis and Kim Waits. In addition to her parents, Jenny is predeceased by three brothers, Kenny, James and Jerry Joplin.
Jenny attended school in Chesterfield and retired from South Carolina DPS. She loved wearing hats and attending ballets and Broadway shows. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren, especially her granddaughter, Carlee.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to help a very special friend of the family, Karen Auld “Cancer Fund” at Karen Auld, c/o Jo Marie Woodall, 4734 Avonwood Lane, Charlotte, NC 28270.
Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel, is assisting the family.
