Ida Lou Key

Ida Lou Key obituary, Louisville, KY

Ida Lou Key

Ida Key Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by A. D. Porter & Sons Funeral Home - Downtown on May 23, 2025.
Ida Lou Madry Key was born to Merlindie and Flint R. Madry on May 3, 1945 in Louisville,KY.
She was one of eleven children and attended public school in Louisville, graduating with a high school diploma from Athens Trade School. Ida worked at the old General Hospital in during the late 1970's.
She passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Ida Lou was preceded in death by her parents, six of siblings, her husband, Otis A. Key, her daughter, Traci L. Walls and grandsons, Cory Yates and Brandon Madry; recently, her niece, LaTroi Reyes.
She is survived by her children, Terri Madry, Tonya Madry and Torin Madry;her remaining siblings, Elizabeth Trumbo (Rev Charles Trumbo), Deramus (Larry), Eugene and Walter Madry, a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Funeral service will be held 11am Friday, May 30, 2025 at A. D. Porter & Sons Funeral Home, 1300 W. Chestnut St. Private burial.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Ida's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
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
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

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
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

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 more
Ways to honor Ida Key's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

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

Sign Ida Key's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?