Edith Keyt Obituary
Mrs. Keyt was born in Bluefield, West Virginia on November 4, 1944, and was the daughter of the late Elmer Dodson Bowman and Gladys Collins Bowman Wells. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Lee Keyt, her sister, Frances Williams, and by her brother, Johnny Bowman
A retired Certified Nursing Assistant, she had worked with Home Care & Hospice in Franklin, NC, and at both Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA and Southampton Hospital in Franklin, VA.
She was a faithful member of Mimosa Bible Chapel in Portsmouth, VA.
Surviving are her children, Priscilla Hagy Thomas (John) of Letart, WV, and Kirk Hagy (Peter Bureau) of Spotsylvania, VA; her grandson, Alexander Carlsen of Suffolk; two sisters, Joyce Douglas and Maryann Hughes; and a brother, Denny Bowman.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 13th, at 11:00 a.m. in the Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Chapel, 304 Main Street, Gatesville, and will be conducted by Rob Thompson and Steve Detwiler. The family invites friends to join them for a time of fellowship at the residence immediately following the service.
In honor of her love of animals, contributions may be made to any chapter of the SPCA or local animal shelter, or to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org), or the Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org)
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
304 Main Street PO Box 23, Gatesville, NC 27938
Make a Donation
in Edith Keyt's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
How to support Edith's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Edith Keyt's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more