Rachell Ann Key, 46, of Athens, TN passed away on February 4, 2025.
Preceded in death by brother, Jeremy Ballew; father and mother in-law, Jimmy and Otha Key.
Survivors include her husband, Christopher Key; sons, Matthew Key (Kelsey) and Alex Key; daughter, Brooklyn Key; step daughter, Kayla Elgin; 5 grandchildren; mother, Sheila Hampton (David); grandmother, Nancy Ballew; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other loved family and friends.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Companion Funeral Home of Athens, TN at 3:00pm. A Visitation will be held prior from 1:00pm-3:00pm.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Rachell or your condolences with her family at her online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Athens and the Cody family are honored to assist the family with these arrangements.
400 S White Street, Athens, TN 37303

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