Lois Lavern Key, 74, of Benton, passed away at 7:48 a.m., surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 20, 2016, at her residence.
She was born on May 27, 1941, to Oscar Pullum and Bertha (Ashby) Uselton in Steel City, IL. On February 22, 1961, she married Robert Key. Lois was a retired nursing home cook.
Lois was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed camping, cooking, gardening and planting flowers.
Lois is survived by her loving spouse of 55 years, Robert Key, children, Debra Kays and husband Marion of Benton, IL, Maria Hill and husband Donnie of Woodlawn, IL, Lisa Casey and husband Mike of Benton, IL, Clarence “Alan” Hammond and wife Glenda of Decatur, IL, Robert Key, Jr. and wife Gina of Benton, IL, Scott Key and wife Laura of Benton, IL, Michael Key and wife Carla of Sesser, IL, Ricky Key and wife Julie of Hudson, FL and Ted Payton and husband Randall of Arnold, MO; 14 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Oscar Pullum; mother, Bertha Uselton; step-father, Edward Uselton; and daughter, Charlotte Key.
Funeral Services will be privately held and are under the direction of Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Hospice of Southern Illinois for the care and compassion expressed to the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.
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