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Agnes Keys

Agnes Keys

  • February 10, 1923 - February 2, 2012
  • Princeton, West Virginia
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“My Thoughts and Prayers are with the family of Agnes Keys. she will be missed . She is in Gods hands now . Rest in Piece Agnes ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: Hazel Wagner - Spring Grove, PA

“I was saddened to hear about Aunt Agne's passing. My prayers are with my cousins and their families. I pray that God's Spirit will give you comfort....Read More » ”
2 of 7 | Posted by: Darrell Williams - Winston-Salem, NC

“I'm so sorry to hear about Aunt Agnes. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Love, Sheila ”
3 of 7 | Posted by: Sheila Johnson - Lerona, WV

“Dwight, our hearts are sad for you during this difficult time. WE know how you must be feeling. Miss Agnes was a wonderful person and will be...Read More » ”
4 of 7 | Posted by: Debbie Wimmer & Shorty Poff - WV

“Many memories from Davids birth to family gatherings, reunions are part of my life. Agnes was a great lady. May God bless you with the memories she...Read More » ”
5 of 7 | Posted by: nora williams wyatt - NC - niece

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of Agnes. She was truly a wonderful woman and will definitely be missed. Our hearts go out to all of her...Read More » ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: Angie & Greg Ratliff - Sunbury, OH

“My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Agnes was a amazing lady. She will always be with us in our memories of her. ”
7 of 7 | Posted by: Teresa Baldwin - Proctorville , OH


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Agnes E. Ratliff Keys, 88 of Bee Street, Princeton, passed away, surrounded by family at home Thursday, February 2, 2012 to her new heavenly home. Born February 10, 1923 in Pearisburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Martin Ratliff and Addie Stables Ratliff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dewie Keys, son Dennis Keys, granddaughter Wendy Keys, brothers Fred, Estil, Tommy and Virgil Ratliff and a sister Hazel Tyree. She worked as an Army nurse during World War II, and later followed a nursing career at the old Princeton Memorial Hospital, St. Lukes Hospital, Bluefield, Princeton Community Hospital, and as a nurse for Dr. Wier of Bluefield. She served as a Sunday school teacher for many years at New Covenant Pentecostal Church in Princeton. Left to cherish her memory are her three sons, David Keys and Dwight Keys both of Princeton, Phillip Keys and wife Debbie of Bluewell; daughter Dreama Meadows & husband David of Princeton; two brothers Donald Ratliff & wife Yvonne of Columbus OH; J.C. Ratliff & wife Phyliss of Prince George, VA; and one sister Hilda Jean Gillispie of Richmond, VA; 6 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Monday, February 6, 2012 from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with Pastors Bentine Furches and Roger Lafferty officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Friends are invited to visit with the family Sunday from 6 until 8 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to Hospice Compassus, 100 Hill top Lane, Princeton WV 24740