Back to Obituaries Vann Funeral Home | Marianna, FL

Beatrice Keys

Passed 09/07/2025

Obituary For Beatrice Keys

Ms. Beatrice Keys, known by many as Skeet, of Marianna, Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at the Courtyard at the Millpond in Marianna, Florida.


Homegoing Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 11:00 AM from the sanctuary of McChapel AME Church located at 4963 Old US Road in Marianna, Florida, where the Reverend Darnell West, is the pastor with the Reverend Christopher Jordan, officiating.



Interment will be in the church cemetery.


Mrs. Keys will lie in repose at the church from 10:00 AM until time for the service.


A public viewing will be held on Friday, September 12, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM at Vann Funeral Home.


She leaves to cherish a lifetime of fond, yet precious memories, a loving and devoted family:


Son: Kelzo Keys of Marianna, Florida


Four Sisters: Dorothy Oliver; Nellie Ruth Balkcom, Alier Hall, and Eva Ruth White


Two Brothers: Charles (Retha May) Keys and Ben (Mary) Keys.


And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many dear friends.


Condolences & Tributes

Add A Condolence

Kelzo and family. My heart goes out to you during time of sorry. May God give you the strength to get through and I will keep you lifted up in prayer.

Carla Dudley Gray

So sorry for the lost of your love one Skeet,my prayers are with you'll. Love Doris Gilbert

Doris Gilbert Ruffin

Sorry for your loss.Will keep you and family in my in prayer.

Joan Jackson

Ms. Skeet was always a sweet and loving woman! I loved chatting with her and hearing her reminisce! I will surely miss her, her delicious cookies and her amazing sewing! May she rest in peace❤️.

Charrisse

My dearest friend you will truly be missed 😢 I'm so glad you knew how much I loved you sip my sweet friend ❤️ you, forever in my ❤️

Cynthia Joiner

My deepest sympathy and comfort to Ms. Skeet (Beatrice Keys) family. She was my granddaughter's (Samantha Merritt) first Nanny (babysitter) many years ago and she did an excellent job.RIP Mrs. Skeet

Norma Merritt

Aunt Skeet we had a ride, good times and bad times. You gave me 60 years love and laughter, and some awesome outfits and the best tea cakes in Jackson County. You will be truly missed. Love you until we meet again.

Sheryl white

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

Vann Funeral Home | Marianna, FL

Best Sellers

Plant Trees
Plant Trees

$50.00

Beautiful Dreams
Beautiful Dreams

$84.95

Gracious Lavender Basket
Gracious Lavender Basket

$134.95

Serene Lily Basket
Serene Lily Basket

$104.95

Pink Tribute Spray
Pink Tribute Spray

$149.95

Sweet Moments
Sweet Moments

$74.95

Mixed Spray
Mixed Spray

$149.95

Red and White Handled Basket
Red and White Handled Basket

$84.95

Peace & Serenity Dishgarden
Peace & Serenity Dishgarden

$79.95

Traditional Floor Basket
Traditional Floor Basket

$79.95

Ocean Devotion
Ocean Devotion

$79.95

The Peace Lily
The Peace Lily

$94.95

Living Spirit Dishgarden
Living Spirit Dishgarden

$79.95

Red and White Floor Basket
Red and White Floor Basket

$89.95

Mixed flowers in a handled basket
Mixed flowers in a handled basket

$89.95

The Loving Light Dishgarden
The Loving Light Dishgarden

$79.95

Ocean Breeze Spray
Ocean Breeze Spray

$184.95

Precious Heart Bouquet
Precious Heart Bouquet

$84.95

Enduring Spirit Pothos Basket
Enduring Spirit Pothos Basket

$74.95

Sympathy Spray
Sympathy Spray

$159.95

Radiant Foliage Planter
Radiant Foliage Planter

$89.95

Heartfelt Memories
Heartfelt Memories

$94.95

Stately Croton
Stately Croton

$79.95

Medium Dish Garden
Medium Dish Garden

$99.95

Forever in Our Hearts Casket Adornment
Forever in Our Hearts Casket Adornment

$79.95