Ernestine R. Keebortz, age 82, 444 Cardinal Ave., Harrodsburg, died Friday, March 31, 2006 at Harrodsburg Health Care Ctr., Harrodsburg, KY.

Born July 23, 1923 in Mercer County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Henry Ernest and Mary Bell (Teater) Reed. She was the widow of Joseph “Buddy” Keebortz. Ernestine was a retired Legal Secretary for I. C. James and David Taylor, attys. at Law. She was a member of the Harrodsburg Christian Church.

Survivors include: Niece, Pam (Mike) Ellis of Harrodsburg, KY; Nephew, Billy Claunch of Versailles, KY; and several great and great great Nieces And Nephews.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, April 3, at Ransdell Funeral Chapel by Dann Masden with burial in the Spring Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg.

Pallbearers are: Tim Ellis, Myron Ellis, Chad Ellis, Billy Claunch, Todd Claunch, David Taylor.

Visitation will be Sunday, April 2, 5 - 8 pm and Monday prior to Service at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Harrodsburg Christian Church, 305 South Main Street, Harrodsburg, KY 40330