Christine Keaton Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For Christine Keaton

Mrs Christine Esther Littlejohn Keaton age 85 of 909 Earl Rd Shelby NC passed away peacefully on Friday April 8, 2022 at Wendover Hospice of Cleveland county. She was born on November 1, 1936 to the late Raymond and late Beulah Parks Littlejohn.

“Chris as she was called by many was a graduate of Cleveland High School in Shelby NC. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church from early childhood through her young adult years. She married Paul R. Keaton, Jr. and moved to NJ where she lived for 40 years. While in NJ she earned her degree in nursing. She worked for Essex County Hospital in Montclair, NJ until she retired after 35 years of service.

She moved back to her place of birth, Shelby NC in 1996. She was an active member of “The Round Dozen Book Club.” She was on the committee of “The Roberts, Borders, Mauney, Howell, Briggs, and related families reunion.” She loved to tend her flower garden and would work on it for hours.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Paul Rosevelt Keaton, Jr. her son Charles (Butch) R. Keaton, two brothers, Kennard E. Littlejohn and Jimmy L. Littlejohn.

She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Julia K. Signal and Byron R. Keaton both of Shelby NC, two grandsons Garnell Tullis of Sparta, PA. and John-Paul Durant of Shelby, NC, one granddaughter Siera C. Signal of Shelby, NC, one brother, Raymond R, Littlejohn, Jr (Maxine) of San Antonio, TX, three sisters Betty Ann Tyson, Joyce L. Corry (Mack) and Priscilla L. Hoskins all of Shelby NC. one brother-in-law Don Keaton of Cincinnati, Ohio, eight greatgrandchildren, three great greatgrandchildren. and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 18, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Shiloh Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM. The service will be livestreamed starting at 1:45 PM from the Enloe Mortuary Face Page. Burial will take place at the Webb Memorial Lawns.

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To the family and friends of my dear friend and former coworker, Mrs. Keaton, you're in my thoughts and prayers, and have my deepest sympathy during this time of sorry as you celebrate the home going of your love one. We shared time and space for more than 55 years,and I thank God for allowing us to share our early journey in our career as well as in retirement. Thank you, her family, for sharing Christine with us. I miss our phone chats. May God bless and keep you now and always. Marion Roberson Jr, Louisville, GA, former president of the Overbook Employees Association, Cedar Grove, NJ

I am truly saddened to hear of the passing of my Beloved cousin. I will miss our phone conversations and her beautiful laugh. Take your rest dear oousin.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 With Love and Sympathy, Darlene Servance and Family

Rest In Peace cousin.

My sincere condolences to the Keaton family. Claytenna Canp

To the family and friends of Christine,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Cousin Christine. I send my love and condolences to you all. May she Rest In Peace.
Vivian Merritt

We would like to extend our sincere condolences to the Keaton family and friends. May you find comfort and peace in your loving memories.
Love from your cousins, Deborah and Tiara Richardson

My sincere condolences to the family. Jeanette Petty

I was very sorry to learn of the death of Christine. We were students at Cleveland High School. After she retired and moved back to Shelby with her husband, Paul Jr., I would see her each year at our Family Reunion, which she played an active part in the activities. May God bless and sustain you during this very difficult time. Spurgeon Roberts, Denver, Co.

I will miss my dear friend Mrs. Christine Keaton. We had many wonderful conversations about family and friends. I will truly miss those precious talks. Christine was a gracious and kind lady. May she rest in eternal peace in the arms of her Lord and Savior. My sincere condolences go to all of her many family and friends!! Your Dear Friend, Lola Lockett Gentry

I want to send my sincere condolences to the family of my dear friend Mrs. Christine Keaton. May she rest in eternal peace and in the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I will miss our many conversations and friendship.