Keen, Nellie H. 82 of Tipp City passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013 at SpringMeade Health Center, Tipp City. Born October 2, 1930 in Pulaski County, Virginia to the late E.H. and Mary Edith {Thompson} Roop. Also preceding her in death are her husband; Alvis Keen who passed away in 1988, daughter; Barbara Bailey, brothers; Raymond, Curtis, Tom and Marvin Roop and sister; Molly Roop. Nellie is survived by her children; Karl and his wife Jamie Keen, Tipp City, Michael Keen, Lewisburg, OH, Mary Hobbs, Tipp City, Trudy and her husband Ray Anthony, Piqua and son in-law; Danny Bailey, Tipp City. Also surviving are brother; Claude "Bud" and his wife Shirley Roop, OK, sister; Ruby Morris, VA along with 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Nellie was a big reader, enjoyed BINGO and comforted patients at Children's Medical Center by making quilts for the children. A special thanks to the staff at SpringMeade and the Hospice nurses. A Celebration of Life Memorial service will be held on Monday, July 15, 2013 at 1:00 PM at FRINGS AND BAYLIFF FUNERAL HOME, 327 W. Main St., Tipp City, Ohio 45371, Chaplain John Shelton officiating. Visitation 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM prior to the service on Monday. Contributions may be made in loving memory of Nellie to Hospice of Miami County.