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cameo loses a beloved board member
A Tribute from president Yvonne Keen
Elizabeth, affectionately known to all of us as Betty or Liz, was not only a dedicated Board member of CAMEO, but a deeply treasured part of our family. To me, she was so much more than a colleague; she adopted me as a mother. We shared a truly special mother-daughter relationship, and she would often introduce me to her friends and acquaintances as her mom. I was deeply honored to hold that special place of love, trust, and affection in her life.
A Shared Mission of Healing
I met Liz many years ago at one of CAMEO’s fundraising events, where she was introduced to me as a nurse from St. Vincent and the Grenadines. My interest was immediately sparked, and we quickly began talking about her joining our medical mission team. Thankfully, she agreed. From that day forward, she remained a fiercely loyal and foundational member of our missions throughout the years. Recognizing her leadership and vision, we later invited her to serve on the CAMEO Board of Directors, a role she graciously accepted and filled with distinction.
Liz participated in several foundational CAMEO mission trips, leaving her mark on communities across Jamaica, Belize, Haiti and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. When we traveled to St. Vincent, her beloved home country, she served as our guide, recommending places to visit and helping us make the absolute most of our days off. We had the pleasure of meeting many of her friends there, and she even inspired one of them to join her on a subsequent mission trip to Belize.
Creativity, Dedication, and Action
On the mission field, Liz was a consummate professional—an excellent nurse, a gifted educator to the students who joined our ranks, a deeply caring provider to her patients, and a tremendous source of emotional support to the entire team.
Back home, Liz was an active and fiercely dedicated Board member, especially when it came to ensuring the sustainability of our work through fundraising. She was exceptionally creative in baking and decorating, even recruiting her sister to help transform banquet halls for our formal charity events. Her willingness to share her personal talents and involve her family made her contributions uniquely special.
A Legacy Fixed in Faith
Liz’s commitment to serving others extended well beyond CAMEO; she regularly participated in international mission trips organized by her church. During our team devotion times on the field, the true depth of Liz’s faith was revealed through her heartfelt messages and prayers.
She possessed a profound, unshakeable faith in Jesus Christ, and her active involvement in her church and its outreach ministries spoke volumes about her love for God and her commitment to uplifting His people.
One enduring memory that highlights her character is when she shared with me the intensive arrangements she was making to personally send relief supplies back to St. Vincent following the devastating volcanic eruption. Her compassion and immediate desire to help those in crisis were evident in everything she did.
Rest in Peace, Dear Liz
Liz, as a member of the CAMEO Board, you leave a void that will be deeply felt. You were much more than an organizational leader; you were a beloved member of the Keen family. The bond we shared was a precious gift, and I will forever cherish the memories, the love, and the beautiful relationship we had.
To her family, please accept our most heartfelt and deepest condolences from everyone at CAMEO. Liz’s physical presence will be missed, but her legacy of faith, love, service, and profound compassion will never be forgotten.
May her soul rest in the loving arms of her Eternal Father, and may she rest in eternal peace.
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