Ella Mae VanDyke

Ella Mae VanDyke, age 90, went to be with the Lord on Friday August 21, 2026, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Elise Whited Keen. Ella worked at Lebanon Appeal and Russell Manufacturing for many years and as a CNA. She loved the Lord and her family. Graduated from Honaker High School class of 1955. Her and her husband owned and operated VanDyke Produce.

In addition to her parents Ella was preceded in death by her Husband Kyle Harrison VanDyke; son: Richard Dean VanDyke; grandson: Stuart Kyle VanDyke; brothers: Robert Keen, Alfred Keen and wife Sue, David Keen, Harvey Keen, and Terry Keen; sister: Allie Gray Eichelberger and husband Ben.

She is survived by her sons: Kenneth VanDyke and wife Neda, Houston VanDyke and wife Vickie; daughter-in-law: Sharon VanDyke; grandchildren: Kelsey Melton and husband George LLindsy Jr., Makenzi VanDyke, and Amanda Musick and husband Issac; great grandchildren: Kellin Melton, Kenan Melton, Koen Melton, Conner Musick and Cooper Musick; sisters: Beatrice Ray and husband Gene, Jane Ferebee and husband Jim, Nell Stallard, and Carol Ball; brothers: Vernie Keen and Howel Keen. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Special thank you to the staff at Mountain View Retirement Home.

Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00pm on Tuesday August 25, 2026, in the Ketron Memorial Garden Mausoleum with the Rev. Lindsey Melton officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2pm prior to the service.

Expressions of sympathy may be made on the Combs-Hess Funeral & Cremation Service Facebook page and our website at www.chfunerals.com. Combs-Hess Funeral Service, 291 Highway 71 Fincastle Road, Lebanon, VA 24266, (276) 889-4444.