LuAnn Culver Key, born Nov, 16, 1946 in Huntsville, AL, to James K. Key and LuAlice C. Key. She graduated from Lyons Township High School in LaGrange, IL. She attended the University of Tampa and received an A.S. in Accounting from West Palm Beach Jr. College. She also received and AS in Electronics from ITT Tampa. She lived with her life partner Lynne F. Bash from 1975 until her death Sept. 28, 2017.
She had an extensive extended family that included sons, James Yohe and David Shelfer and wife, Lauren; daughter, Mylinda Grimsley and husband, Tim; grandchildren, Michael, Robert, Alexander, Jerid, Haley, Ryder, and Dylan.
She worked in retail and was Warehouse Delivery Manager for HH Greg for 10 years. She worked for Dollar General, Nextel Partners, Sams Club and Kohls in Bay County. She also made and sold jewelry with her partner. The company was called Treasured Whimsies and they attended the Waterfront Farmers Market first at Saint Andrews and then at Captain Anderson's when the market was moved there.
LuAnn was a strong leader that people sought out for advice, wisdom, and kindness. She did not wish to have a funeral but instead a party to celebrate her life. Please contact her family for details. LuAnn was a direct descendant of Mary Todd Lincoln on her mother's side and Francis Scott Key on her father's side.
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Gary and Valerie Lynch-Beaudin
October 25, 2017
No more suffering my friend, It took me by surprise like so many others , I'm sure. I will miss you
Anja Davis
October 25, 2017
RIP LuAnn! You are missed... I will cherish my jewelry you made forever! Thank you for being you and showing me love!
Jennifer
October 25, 2017
Miss you so much!
Lynn Goble
October 24, 2017
REST IN PEACE DEAR ONE. NO MORE SUFFERING AND PAIN, YOU WILL BE MISSED BY MANY ESPECIALLY THE LOVE OF YOUR. MAY GOD GIVE HER STRENGTH TO MOVE FORWARD
TOM Atkachunas
October 24, 2017
You were an amazing person who gave everything for those you loved. I will miss your unique perspective and deep insight.
Dave Whiteley
October 23, 2017
Linda Wright
October 23, 2017
There aren't enough words to express just how awesome LC was, nor how much she will be missed. I loved her so, and I love you too.
Mylinda Grimsley
October 23, 2017
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