Bertha Gray Keys, 91, of Saint Stephens Church, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 14th 2019.
She is the wife of the late Earl Keys of Richmond, Virginia and is survived by daughters: Nanette Callahan of Chuckey, Tennessee, Rachel Kraus and her husband Robert of Sandston, Virginia, and Stephanie Moore and her husband Stanley of Saint Stephens Church, Virginia; sons: Chris Keys and his wife Ruth of Houston, Texas, and James E. Keys Jr of Manassas, Virginia, and son-in-law Russell Kingrey of Goochland, Virginia; grandchildren Heath, David and Stephen Callahan, James Holloman, Richard and Robbie Kraus, Kyle and Kaleb Moore; great grandchildren: Maddie Holloman, Dawson and Kaleb Callahan; and two sisters, Alma Lee Squibb and Velma Barnes.
Bertha was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert H. Gray & Alva Murr Gray, two sons, Dana Earl and Kim Gray Keys and a daughter, April Keys Kingrey.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM Thursday April 25th at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home in Jonesborough, Tennessee.
Her funeral service will be held 2-3:00 PM, Friday April 26th at the Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Dan King officiating, internment will follow at the Sulphur Springs Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to The American Heart Association, 3101 Browns Mill Rd. Suite 6-321 Johnson City, TN 37604.
I’m sorry about the passing of your mother. My father, Daryl Hyder, said your father, Earl, was one of his best friends in high school. He has shared many memories of him.
04/26/2019
The Lewis Girls
We lived beside your grandparents, Guy and Mary
Keys in Limestone, Tn. We enjoyed playing with you
either at our house or at your grandparents home
esp., in the summer. We are sorry for your loss.
We love you.
Julia, Margaret, Virginia, Katherine and Mary
Lewis
04/25/2019
Cheryl & Joe Nickles
Stephan, Dave & family - Please accept our deepest sympathies in the passing of your grandmother, Mrs. Keys. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. We pray God will give you & your family comfort during this time. Again we are so sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Cheryl & Joe Nickles
04/25/2019
Jan Keys Knudson and Phil, Barbara Keys
Loved the video! It was beautiful just like Aunt
Bertha. She was so sweet and loving. She was
always kind to us. We admired how she loved the
Lord. Her sweet spirit will be missed. I know we
will see her again someday in Heaven, PTL! We know
she's in the arms of Jesus! Love, Jan, Phil, & Mom
In honor of the Keys Family,
Keeping each of you close in
Heart & Prayer in the passing of your
mother Bertha Keys. In comfort, please
know that our family Loved her beyond
measure. We have been so honored &
blessed to have been a part of such a
Remarkable Lady’s Life, always an
Inspiration to each of us!!!
Love Forever, The Atkins
