Michelle Katrina Keene, 57, of Olin, N.C., passed away Monday, March 25, 2025, peacefully at her home.

Michelle was bord in North Attleboro, Mass., on August 1, 1967, to Richard John Paul Sr. and Nancy Eva (Savard) Paul. She graduated from Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School in 1986. She was employed by Speedball Art Products in Statesville. Michelle lived her life to the fullest. She enjoyed chatting with her family and friends, making beautiful memories with her grandchildren, doing crafts and spending Holidays and Birthdays with family. Michelle was an amazing/loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother (Nana).

Those left to cherish Michelle’s memory are her beloved husband of 33 years, Harvey R Keene Jr.; son, Jonathan L Hallas; step son, Brandon Duncan and his wife Chelsea Duncan; daughter, Melisa E. Keene and her fiancé Anthony Newberry; grandchildren, Masen Dore, Bryson Silva, Teagan Newberry, Lillian Newberry, Abigal Duncan, Emma Duncan, Sofia Ducan, and Korbin Duncan; brother, Christopher M. Paul Sr.; nieces and nephew, Christopher M. Paul Jr., Kathrine M. Paul, Tabitha L. Paul-O’Connor and her wife Colleen Paul-O’Conner, Shirley J. Paul-Commins and her husband Steve Cummins and their child Bailey Cummins.

A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, in the Troutman Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Lynn Kunkle officiating. The family will visit with friends prior to the service from 5 until 6 p.m.

Troutman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Keene family.