Arnie Jean Keck

Arnie Jean McNew Keck of Knoxville, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at the age of 82.  Born on January 21, 1943 , Arnie was the daughter of the late Dorothy Louise Bohannon McNew and Arnold Neal McNew.  Arnie was a dedicated member of Alice Bell Baptist Church for many years, where she found immense joy and community.  Her faith was a cornerstone of her life.  Arnie' s memory will be cherished by her devoted husband of 65 years, Jimmy Keck; she leaves behind a loving family including her son, Mike Keck and wife Sundra, and their daughter, Taylor Keck Yonts and husband Zachary; daughter, Vickie Keck Wright and husband David, her granddaughters Brandi Stanton and Chassidy Bean and husband Chris, great-granddaughters Ashland Huddleston and Lydia Bean; son, Shane Keck and wife Angela, and grandson Michael Shane Keck; brother, Neal McNew and wife June.  There will be a Celebration of Life Service 5:00 p.m. Saturday, July 26, 2025 at  Alice Bell Baptist Church 3305 Alice Bell Road Knoxville, TN 37917 Rev. Tim Tatum officiating.  The family request that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Alice Bell Baptist Church Building Fund honoring Arnie's commitment to her church community.  Condolences may be left at www.mynattfh.com.