Graveside services for Ruth Key, age 79 of Fayetteville, will be conducted Sunday December 27, 2015 at 3 p.m. at Lincoln Cemetery with Rev. Charles Jones officiating. Mrs. Key passed away Tuesday December 22, 2015 at Lincoln Care Center.
Mrs. Key was a native of Lincoln County and the daughter of the late Clarence Earlie and Fannie Ray Gatlin and was retired from the Boeing Company in Huntsville.
She is survived by her daughter Christy Gattis and husband Brad and grandchildren Lorin and Grant Gattis, A.J. Key and four great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Key was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Key who passed away in 2007 and son Tony Key who passed away in 2004.
Visitation with the family will be Saturday evening December 26, 2015 5-8 p.m. and Sunday December 27, 2015 1-2:30 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge of Nashville or Vanderbilt Childrens Hospital.
Ruth Key
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#1 Comment By Lenace H. Vaughn On December 23, 2015 @ 4:16 am
Christy, Brad, and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this tremendously difficult time.
Lenace Hyde Vaughn
#2 Comment By Sandra Ventura On December 23, 2015 @ 8:16 am
Christy I’m so sorry for your loss. The few times I got to talk to her, I know she was a sweet woman. I enjoyed talking to you as well. Will miss you and our chats! God bless you!
#3 Comment By Terro James Jenkins III On December 23, 2015 @ 12:44 pm
I am so sorry for your loss….Our thoughts and prayers……
I first met Ruth at Boeing in my early career. My father introduced me to Ruth and Clarence. Upon many occasions I had to make travel arrangements with Ruth. She always cut up with me and my father when we would frequent her office. Every time I would see Ruth in the hallway, in the office or in Fayetteville, she would have a wonderful smile on her face. She was a GREAT person to work with and to know. She will be truly missed……
God Bless………..
#4 Comment By Cindy Shrader On December 23, 2015 @ 1:19 pm
It has been an honor to know your mom. She was truly a light in the lives of those who knew her. Now she is a light shining in heaven with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and she is pain free. My thoughts and prayers are always with you and your family.
#5 Comment By Jim mabry On December 24, 2015 @ 4:59 am
Christy, I am really sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. My mother passed away several years ago and it still hurts. If there is anything I can do,just let me know. Jim
#6 Comment By Rickey Honey On December 29, 2015 @ 9:50 pm
Mrs Ruth and husband both where friends for many years and always made a point to speak to me wherever they saw me and we always had a laugh before we went our ways. Always treasured their friendship.