Barbara Louise Grantham Keys passed Friday, June 28, 2024.
Her visitation is 10:00 AM with funeral service starting at 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Kingdom Life Community Church 3681 Hwy 17 Washington, North Carolina. The interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, New Bern.
She is survived by four sons, Bobby D. Grantham, Ruffin R. Keys Jr., Lyndon B. Keys and Reginald A. Grantham; five daughters, Angela I. Gray, Rosa C. Nobles, Barbara L. Aikens, Tameka K. Baker, Elizabeth K. Rodgers; two brothers, Ronnie Simmons and Jerome Davis; three sisters, Joyce Felton, Sheila Tripp and Lucy G. Badger and a host of grand and great-grandchildren.
Family - Our Deepest Condolences to everyone. May God continue to keep you and lean on him during this time. Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you;I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Aunt Barbara will truly be missed . James and Tabitha Grantham.
My sincere condolences to Mr. and Mrs. Ruffin Keys, and your family during these trying times. May God continue to strengthen each of you today and days to come. We are continuing to have you in our prayers🙏🏾
Our heart and prayers go out to the family. Ms Barbara was a beautiful person inside and out with a loving spirit and a caring heart. May God comfort and embrace you during this time of bereavement. Sincere Love from the Walston family(Karol,Alonzo Jr & Nannette)
TO THE KEYS FAMILY FROM THE YATES FAMILY OUR CONDOLENCES TO 🙏 YOU IF THE PASSING OF YOUR LOVE ONE. MAY GOD GIVE YOU STRENGTH DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
To the Keys Family: My condolences from my family to your family in the passing of your loved one. May God give you an extra portion of strength in your bereavement. Hazel Peacock Smith, Mesic, NC
Barbara was a strong, loving, soft spoken, strict, stern woman who welcomed our family as her own. We enjoyed many life celebrations, graduations, cookouts, weddings and were welcomed with a smile, hug and good food. Mike, Alma, Tiffany, Mikey & Brian Ross
Family- Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ms. Barbara was such a lovely person. My mom always loved to hear her sing. Now mom can hear her beautiful voice all the time:) Always, The Gorhams, Statons and Cozarts
To the Keys family, We wanted you to know that we are thinking about you and praying for you at this time. There are no words that seem adequate to express our sympathy. Family, hold on to the promise that says, one day the trumpet shall sound, and those who "Sleep" shall be raised! I look forward to that day. Sending a tight hug. We love you, Geneva & Pamela Ward
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