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Betty Keyes

Passed 05/10/2025

Obituary For Betty Keyes

Betty B. Keyes, 74, transitioned Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Moses Cone Hospital, Greensboro, NC.

Her Funeral Service is 2:00 PM, Sunday,May 18, 2025 at Pilgrim Chapel M.B. Church, Oriental, NC. Interment will follow in the Perkins Cemetery.

She is survived by her daughter, Monica Keyes, Greensboro, NC; son, Ryan Keyes, Durham, NC; sisters, Mary Watkins, New Haven, CT., Sharon Keyes Redmon, Oriental, NC., Janice Gomez, North Haven, CT., and Diane Spencer, Rocky Mount, NC; four grandchildren and one great grandchild.


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Skipper Squires to the Keys Family, my condolences go out to you. Betty was great to be around. 2 Corinthians 1: 3-4

Skipper Squires

I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. She was such a sweet lady. Every time I use to see her she was smiling. I will be praying for the family.

Janet Setzer

Sending prayers of comfort and strength to Betty's immediate family. Love tothe whole family Lee, Mary, Detra and William

William Johnson

I'm thankful i chance to see you last time you were home. You will be missed by family and friends. πŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎ Sleep Well.

Corey Garrison

Sorry For Your Loss Condolences To Family And Friends GOD BLESS YOU πŸ’”πŸ™πŸŒΉ She will be missed πŸ•ŠοΈπŸ•ŠοΈπŸ•ŠοΈ πŸ’œπŸ’–β€οΈπŸ™β€οΈπŸ™ Vivian Williams

Vivian Williams

Offering condolences to the family. I'll always remember the good laughs we'd have anytime we were together. Love to you all. Cousin Sheree

Sheree

To the Keyes family (my family) we send our condolences to all of you. May God comfort &strengthen you always From Doreen & family New Haven Ct

Doreen Taylor Burke

My deepest condolences to the Keyes family. May God comfort you during this difficult time and may he give you strength and peace. Sandra Smith

Sandra Smith

You will be missed from the class of 1969 who will keep you in our hearts! Thank GOD for the times we all shared together with you! To your family, look to the hills which cometh your health, your strength cometh from the Lord, Amen!

Clare Ushry

My sincerest condolences to Ryan, Monica and family. Your mother was a true one..and I loved her for it. I will always remember her telling me about back in the day in the county. She always greeted me in love. She left an indelible impression on my heart. Rest Miss Betty you got your Amen.

Sandra J Taylor

Sending condolences to the Keyes family on a great loss. Betty was a people person and never met a stranger. She had a jovial smile and very friendly to me. Rest in God's heavenly arms.

Amelia D. Saunders

My deepest sympathy to the Keyes family. May God grant comfort during these times.

Ron McGill

My deepest condolences to the great Keyes family. Our prayers are with you, and my deepest sympathy goes out to you. I will miss Miss Very, as we affectionately called her. You will be missed with all my heart. (It pains me that I won't be sharing my tomatoes with you this year, which I also planted with you in mind.) You will be greatly missed.

Ricardo trejo

Our condolences and prayers at this difficult time for our family on the passing of our cousin and my classmate "BB."

Gregory and Gloria Smith Russell

Condolences to the Keys family. My Prayers are with you all. May God give you tstrength to carry you through this time of loss. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Lillie Squires-Wright

My condolences to the Keys family may God continue to Bless each of you

Evelyn Smith Dixon

To the Keyes family my sincere condolence. May God give you peace and comfort as you mourn the loss for Betty. Claudius

Claudius Bryant Sr.

Sending love and prayers to the Keyes family Ma Betty will be missed all I can hear her saying is Gurl I'm fine whatcha cooking lol love yall.

Shannon Mills

I will miss when she come to Durham to c her son an call me to always cut her hair,She will be miss a true doll

Faune Spencer

Sending our deepest condolence to Betty Key's family We are lost for Words May you rest in Heaven πŸ’ Love, Joy & Saigon Jones Oriental NC πŸ˜­πŸ™πŸ’β€οΈ

Saigon

We send condolences and prayers to the children, sisters of Betty. We keep you in our prayers for comfort.

Mann Family Oriental, NC

My sincere condolences to the family of Betty Keyes. Monica and Riley, I know you will both find comfort as you reflect on memories of your Mom and Grandmother. Wishing you peace as you process such a loss πŸ’™. Holding you both in my heart.

Ellen Perry Kaji

To the Keyes Family, I send warm thoughts and prayers for strength and peace during this time of grief. Betty will surely be missed! We will carry her in our hearts and memories forever.β€οΈπŸ™β€οΈ

Holly Russell

I am sorry for the loss of your mother and my friend that always called me Bridget😊. You know I am here for you and I got you and Riley❀️....

Candis Green

To Monica, Ryan and the entire Keyes family. I send my deepest condolences and prayers. May God strengthen you during this difficult time and the days ahead.

Lillian Burley-Guion

To the Keys family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray God will give your family strength and peace. Janis Saunders

Janis Hamilton

My sincerest condolences to Ryan, Monica and the entire Keyes family. Ms. Betty left an indelible impression on my heart and I will always remember our talks. She would often remind of the good old days "down in the county". Rest Queen you got your Amen. All is well.

Sandra Taylor

Our most sincere prayers, condolences and thoughts to the entire family during this challenging time of losing your dear loved one. May the God of peace sustain you! With love, Bishop Charles & Marion Dudley, New Beginnings Ministry of Faith, Havelock NC

Marion Smith-Dudley

Sorry for your lost. Will keep you in my prays.

C. GREENE

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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