Mrs. Mamie Bare Keys, 102, Jonesborough, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, at her residence.
Mrs. Keys was born in Sullivan County and the daughter of the late Dewey Martin & Flora Friesland Bare. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Keys in 1981, siblings, Herman Bare (Clara), Fred Bare (Irene), Kenneth Bare (Ruth), Howard Bare, Cecil Bare (Elsie), James Bare (Julie), Billy Bare (Bernice) and Deanna Bare Miller and a grandson, Troy Keys.
She had been a member of Jonesborough Church of Christ for 70 years.
Mrs. Keys was a homemaker. A member of Hales Home Demonstration Club. She was an expert seamstress and worked part-time in alterations at Hannah’s Men’s Store. She loved spending time with family, working in her flower garden and crocheting. She was an avid reader.
She attended the Bare family reunion faithfully for 30 years which was held in Spring Grove, Pennsylvania.
Survivors include her children, Tony N. Keys (Trudy), Telford and Freida Keys Renfro (Dean), Limestone; grandchildren, David Renfro (Beth), Daniel Renfro (Trisha), Lindsey Renfro Clark (Steven) and Terah Keys Moore (Chris); eleven great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Bare-Sneeringer, Florida; and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be conducted 7:00 PM, Monday, February 6, 2023, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Minister Tony Sayre officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM Monday prior to the service.
Interment services will be conducted 2:00 PM, Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at Monte Vista Burial Park. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery by 1:45 PM.
Pallbearers will be family.
02/06/2023
Sarah & Jerry Simpson
It’s been said that a bird may fly away but we can still remember its song. Miss Mamie left each of us a beautiful song. She lived & loved well. Jerry & I have Miss Mamie in our hearts. That’s where we keep our valuables.
And if I go to prepare a place for you I will come again and receive you unto myself. (John 14:13). God took his time in preparing just the right place for such a beautiful Angel who is now rejoicing with her family again. Mamie will be long remembered by many.
02/04/2023
Sam & Linda Sutphin
We feel we are better people for having had Mamie in our lives. She is a special lady.
I was so saddened to hear of Mamie’s passing. She was a very sweet lady and will be missed greatly. Please accept my sincere and deepest sympathy and condolences to the family.
02/03/2023
Joan Cable Anderson
Tony & Freida - - your mom was a very important part of my life...from Sunday school teacher to friend who sent me a beautiful hand-crocheted ornament every year. Thinking of her always brings a big smile. As God grants you peace and comfort, I hope that you, too, can smile at all the wonderful memories. Joan
