Mrs. Dorothy Ann Huffine Keys, age 78, Jonesborough, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, at Johnson City Medical Center.
Mrs. Keys was born on August 30, 1946, in Washington County, Tennessee to the late Charles E. Huffine, Jr. & Bernice Leach Huffine.
She was a lifelong member of Antioch Baptist Church.
Mrs. Keys was an Educator in the Washington County School System and Johnson City School System for 33 years.
She loved her grandchildren and fellowship with family and friends. She liked ETSU basketball, camping and traveling.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, William David Keys, Jonesborough; son, Marty Keys (Kara); daughter, Krystal Johnson (Tommy); sister, Mary Krell; nephews, Allen Krell and Anthony Krell; grandchildren, Andrew Keys (fiancé Sydney Kraslawsky), Erin Haney (Ryne), T, Tell & Ty Johnson. We also want to recognize her special group of Southside Elementary Group of Retired Teachers, for all their love and support through the years.
Funeral services will be conducted 8:00 PM, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Antioch Baptist Church with Pastor Pete Tackett officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:30-8:00 PM on Wednesday prior to the service.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Mountain Home National Cemetery.
The Pallbearers will be Andrew Keys, T. Johnson, Tell Johnson, Ty Johnson, Allen Krell and Anthony Krell. The honorary pallbearer will be Ryne Haney.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Enon Baptist Church P.O. Box 206 Jonesborough, TN 37659 and Generation Next, God’s Little Storehouse, c/o Antioch Baptist Church, 1014 Antioch Rd. Johnson City, TN 37604.
Mrs Keys will always be remembered by my daughters as one of their favorite teachers.
07/09/2025
Pam and Woody Johnson
We have been blessed to have Dorothy as a friend and neighbor for many years. She and David had a marriage that was built on serving God, each other, family, and friends. Dorothy touched so many lives of all ages and we’re all better for that. We love you and you continue to be in our prayers.
Mrs. Keys was my first grade teacher at South Side Elementary School. I am 45 years old, mom to 2 boys, and a kindergarten aide. Mrs. Keys was and will always be a bright light from my childhood, His Light in her will be a legacy left for all future generations. I am grateful for how she loved so selflessly and generously. She and Antioch Baptist gifted me with my very first Precious Moments Bible. I stand in gratitude for her.
Dorothy is now "Asleep in Jesus"✝️
Grace and peace to all of the family
So very sorry! She was such a special lady ! Beautiful inside and out! Praying for your family during this time of loss! She was also my very favorite Sunday School teacher - many times-she will be missed!
We were very saddened to hear of Dorothy’s passing but know she is now home with God and in perfect health ! Thank you, David and Dorothy, for being such great friends to Mom and Dad over the years , and I know they treasured this. Keeping your family in our prayers and asking for God’s peace and comfort during this time.
With love,
Mark and Amy Jones
