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Bennie Lee Key Obituary
October 9, 1948 - August 2, 2021
Columbus, Georgia - Ms. Bennie Lee Key, 72, of Columbus, passed Monday, August 2, 2021 at her home. Funeral services will be held 12 Noon, Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Friendship Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Green Acres Cemetery. Visitation will be tomorrow (Friday) from 2 to 5 PM at the funeral home. Bennie was born in Hatchechubee, AL, daughter of the late Fred Key, SR and Queen Ester Key. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church where she was active with its Missionary, Seniors on the Move and the Clothing Bank. Bennie was a CNA for the Medical Center for 39 years. She was preceded in death by one sister, Bennie Mae Johnson and one brother, George Washington, Key. Her survivors include: one son, Christopher (Cassandra) Jermaine Key; two daughters, Katherine (James) Gamble and Bernice (James) Gary; nine brothers, Fred Key, JR, Luther Key, Melvin Key, Davis Clark Key, Carl (Mozelle) Fortson, Douglas Edward Key, Ken L. Key, Terry Key and Kelvin Key; three sisters, Victoria Key, Jeniece (Alvin) Bass and Johnnie Bailey; four grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and devoted friends.
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Terri Odland
August 20, 2021
I'm sorry to hear of her passing, she was the kindest person I had the pleasure to know. I worked with her at the medical center.
Jacqueline Williams
August 19, 2021
So sorry to hear of "Key´s" passing. I worked with her at the time, The Medical Center". A great spirit. You will be missed. My condolences to the family.
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