Mary Magalene Wilson Keener, 96, of Hickory passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center.
She was born on March 24, 1927 to the late Robert Burl Wilson and Loney Putman Wilson in Catawba County. Mary was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Charles Jonas Keener; grandsons, Randy Whisenant and Johnny Davis.
Survivors include her daughter, Vickey Davis and husband Ralph of Hickory; son, David Keener of Hickory; granddaughter, Teresa Sigmon and husband Brian of Bethlehem; special niece, Judy Setzer and husband Jerry and her family; Jeremy Setzer and wife Kim of SC; and special caregiver, Makayla Doub.
A funeral service was held on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hickory Funeral Home. The family received friends prior to the service from 12:00 until 12:45 p.m. at the funeral home. Pastor Paul Deal will officiate the service. There will be a private burial at a later date.
