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Antoinette Keys Obituary
1929 - 2011
"To God Be the Glory"
Mrs. Antoinette Crenshaw Keys departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011. Mrs. Keys was a proud native of Pensacola and will be remembered by many for her cheerful personality and sincere concern for others. Mrs. Keys was a graduate of the Booker T. Washington Class of 1946. She was married to the late Mr. Howard Keys for 53 years until death parted them in 2002. Mrs. Keys was a life member of Sixth Avenue Missionary Baptist Church where she served faithfully in numerous capacities until her health failed. She was a past President of the First West Florida District Woman's Convention and was also affiliated with Church Women United.
Mrs. Keys is survived by her three children and their spouses, Cheryl and Eric Hill; Michael and Marcia Keyes; Maurice and Monique Keyes; seven grandchildren, LaSondra (Samuel); Chamica; Tamica; Kirsten; Kayla; Maurice Jr; Nakisha; three great grandchildren, Brooklyn; Christopher; Jocelyn; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services for Mrs. Keys will be Friday, Sept. 30, 2011 at the Sixth Avenue Baptist Missionary Church. Viewing will be from 10-11 a.m. and funeral services will start at 11 a.m. Rev. Dr. Michael J. Johnson will officiate.
Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery with BENBOE FUNERAL HOME directing. Friends may call the funeral home Thursday from noon-6 p.m. for viewing. The family wishes to thank the Broadview Assisted Living Facility staff that took care of Mrs. Keys during the first three years of her illness. The family is also appreciative of the excellent care and support provided by the Health Center of Pensacola during the last three and a half months of Mrs. Keys' life. To God Be the Glory!!!
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Memories and Condolences
for Antoinette Keys
Frank Cummins
October 27, 2017
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. May gods healing ease the pain and bring the warmth of love.
Cheryl Keys-Hill
October 19, 2011
I love you mom. I will miss you more than anyone knows. You taught me everything I know and I am eternally grateful. You were my mother, my friend, my mentor and my pal. To God be the Glory.
REV. JAN JONES THACKERAY
October 2, 2011
CHERYL- THIS IS THE END OF AN ERA, BUT ,AT LAST, YOUR MOM AND MY MOM, MARY JONES ,WILL DINE TOGETHER AGAIN.. WITH THE KING NOW AND FOREVER... THEY WERE SO ENCOURAGING TO EACH OTHER AT BROADVIEW.. I BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WITH HIS AMAZING GREAT LOVE.
Ray Crenshaw
October 1, 2011
Maurice, Mike & Cheryl,my aunt was a loving and Godly lady.Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. She with her family husband, brothers & sister in heaven. Sallie,Darrell & Ray
September 30, 2011
The name, Antoinette, is from the French language and means "without price". On all occasions that I was privileged to speak with Mrs. Keys, she was always beautiful in her personality and relationship with the Lord. She lived her theme: "To God Be The Glory" in her Christian endeavors and I thank the Lord for the privilege of our verbal exchanges. Thankfully, you could not buy Mrs. Keys for she was and is a lady "without price"!!!
Pastor and Sister E. A. Hickerson, Sr., Trinity M. Baptist Church, Pensacola.
Jackie & Pete Jr. Chester
September 30, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Marva Donald
September 29, 2011
To Cheryl and the entire Keys family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a kind, loving and Godly woman. She always greeted me with a kind word and smile. She will be sorely missed.
Robert Robinson
September 29, 2011
Maurice, so sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved mother. My prayers are with you and your family. May God give you comfort and peace in the days, weeks and months to come.
September 29, 2011
TO GOD BE THE GLORY...AMEN!!!!
Sis Keys will always have a special place in my heart because she PRAYED for me. I am confident that this special lady died just like she lived..IN THE LORD.
Arzella M.Simpson
I. Cassandra Lett
September 29, 2011
Remebering your mother and her steadfastness. Be encouraged.
Bridget Sangfield Brinson
September 28, 2011
Cheryl & family
May the memories of your Mom help bring you through this sad time. Prayers & Blessings to all.
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