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Betty Key Obituary
August 17, 1955 - July 16, 2021
Betty Ann (Hise) Key, 65, wife of John Thomas "Tommy" Key Jr. of 14 Hickory Drive, Waynesboro passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021, at her residence.
Mrs. Key was born in Highland County, Virginia on August 17, 1955, a daughter of the late Ivan Coolidge Hise Sr. and Catherine (Lowery) Hise.
Betty was a member of Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church and was retired as a bus driver with the Augusta County School System. She enjoyed her home and animals.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Key was preceded in death by a son, John Thomas Key III.
Surviving in addition to her husband of forty-eight years, is a daughter, Courtney Ann Siron and her husband, Joseph R. of Stuarts Draft; a brother, Ivan Coolidge Hise Jr. of Waynesboro; four sisters, Catherine Lucille Early of Crimora, Wilma Lee Courtney of Harriston, Patricia H. Ralston, and Michelle Elaine Lawrence both of Churchville; and a number of nieces and nephews.
A graveside will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2021, in the Hermitage Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends following the service.
It is suggested those desiring make memorial contributions to the Augusta Dog Adoptions, 821 Town Center Drive, Waynesboro, Virginia 22980.
Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton is in charge of her arrangements.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.coffmanfuneralhome.net.
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Brenda Bryant
July 18, 2021
Betty was one of the kindest people l´ve known. I worked with Betty and Tommy and their son at the Wayne Theater for years. She has also touched the lives of many school children. Condolences to her family.
Krystal Ralston Colaw
July 18, 2021
Aunt Betty you will be deeply missed by all but I know you´ll be happy to be with grandma, grandpa and buzzy
Crystal "sunshine"
July 17, 2021
She was a wonderful woman with the biggest heart I know . I have had many of laughs and drinks at waffle inn with her and pops after meetings etc at the NHVFD. You will be missed by so many , love ya mama
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