Lynchburg…….Edith Pauline "Polly" Emerson Keesee, age 88 of Lynchburg died Monday, November 21, 2022 at the Summit Health and Rehab Center in Lynchburg.

Born August 4, 1934 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late John William Emerson and Susie Keatts Emerson.  She was predeceased by her husband, Oliver Lee Keesee; one brother, Roy William Emerson; and one sister, Lera Wade.  Mrs. Keesee was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church and she was a baby sitter.  She enjoyed collecting dolls and watching Gunsmoke on television.

She is survived by one daughter, Patricia Ann Johnson of Lynchburg; one son, Avery Thomas Keesee of Lynchburg; two sisters, Estelle Yeatts of Hurt and Doris Adams of Altavista; and one step-son, Ricky Wayne Keesee of Lynchburg.

Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 25, 2022 at Colbert-Moran Chapel by Rev. Jeff Chapman.  Burial will follow in Gretna Burial Park.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 10 to 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 25, 2022 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com .