Edna Keyes

Edna Ruth Keyes passed away February 9, 2024 at Pinecrest Guest Home in Hazlehurst. She was a lifelong resident of Copiah County and a member of Highland Baptist Church, Crystal Springs. She worked for Partridge Propane and retired in 2013. Edna Ruth is survived by her son, Chuck Keyes (Janie) of Madison; sisters, Mary Alice Harrison of Brandon, Mildred Taylor of Cayuga, Ann Smith of Crystal Springs, Pat McManus of Clinton, Valerie Hickman (Terry) of Florence, and brother Mike McManus of Crystal Springs; she had several nieces, nephews and cousins who lovingly referred to her as "Aunt E." Edna Ruth was a strong Christian and family person that will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles William Keyes, and her parents Newt and Irene McManus.
Edna Ruth was an avid Ole Miss football fan and always called Chuck to confirm the time and channel of each game. She always wore her lucky Ole Miss shirt when the Rebels played. Also, Edna Ruth loved Christmas and always wanted to be the first one to have her tree put up for the holiday season.
The family would like to say a "special" thanks to all the employees of Pinecrest Guest Home and Dr. Preston McDonnell. We appreciate all the love and care they gave her. Edna Ruth loved them dearly and considered them to be her second family.
Visitation will be 9am-11am Tuesday at Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs. The service will be 11am Tuesday at Stringer Family Chapel with burial at Crystal Springs Cemetery
The family requests memorials to be made to Highland Baptist Church, 505 N Jackson St., Crystal Springs, 39059 or Mississippi Kidney Foundation, 3304 N. State St., Jackson, MS 39216
Watch service here: https://youtube.com/live/FdFSMlXzeJQ?feature=share