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Virginia Keyes Obituary
Keyes, M. Virginia
MADISON - M. Virginia Keyes passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Brookdale West, Madison.
Born in Highland, Wis., Virginia was the daughter of Clifford and Stella (Lee) Keyes. She was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Virginia maintained lifelong friendships with her classmates at Holy Redeemer Grade School and Edgewood High School.
Ms. Keyes retired after 44 years of employment at UW Hospitals. After retirement, she participated in volunteer services for R.S.V.P. of Dane County, S.C.O.R.E., and many other community organizations.
Survivors include Sharon (Jim) Olle of Madison, Bill (Sue) Lee of Madison, Pat (Anita) Drager of Mazomanie, Susan (John) Krueger of Nekoosa, as well as other cousins and friends.
The family is honoring Virginia's request of private services at Resurrection Cemetery, Madison.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial donations be made to the
Alzheimer's & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin
3330 University Ave., Suite 300
Madison, WI 53705
A special thanks to the staff at Brookdale West and Agrace Hospice for their loving care given to Virginia. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit www.ryanfuneralservice.com.
Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services
5701 Odana Road
(608) 274-1000
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Nancy Paul
July 12, 2021
So very sad to learn of Virginia's passing. She was a lovely, elegant lady but also great fun to be with. My condolences to her loved ones.
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