Helen Bernice Walton Key was the eldest daughter of Reverend Emmett W. Walton and Nell Louise Leathers Walton. Helen was born on June 12, 1925 in Selma, Alabama. Helen received her Bachelors of Science degree at Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Alabama, and her Master of Arts degree at Wayne State University Detroit, Michigan. Helen was a Dietician for the Birmingham schools in Alabama and a teacher at Romulus High School in Romulus, Michigan. On February 10, 1945 Helen wed her college sweetheart, James Alexander Key. To this union two daughters, Jan LeaNell and April Lealia were added. James and Helen loved life together and traveled the world extensively. They relocated their family from Birmingham, Alabama to Romulus, Michigan in 1960. In 1977, they moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico to enjoy retirement. Helen's spiritual life was rich and active. Helen was a faithful servant to God throughout her life, teaching Sunday school, serving as a deaconess, and singing in the choir. Helen departed this well-spent life quietly on April 13, 2013. Helen leaves to mourn her passing, two loving daughters, Jan LeaNell Key Range and April Lealia Key, two precious granddaughters, Brittany Alexanderia Wilson and Jasmine Patrice McCloud, a host of affectionate nieces and nephews, faithful cousins, extended family, and dear friends. Services will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Gate of Heaven Chapel, 7999 Wyoming Blvd NE.
Helen Bernice Walton Key was the eldest daughter of Reverend Emmett W. Walton and Nell Louise Leathers Walton. Helen was born on June 12, 1925 in Selma, Alabama. Helen received her Bachelors of Science degree at Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Alabama, and her Master of Arts degree at Wayne State University Detroit, Michigan. Helen was a Dietician for the Birmingham schools in Alabama and a teacher at Romulus High School in Romulus, Michigan. On February 10, 1945 Helen wed her college sweetheart, James Alexander Key. To this union two daughters, Jan LeaNell and April Lealia were added. James and Helen loved life together and traveled the world extensively. They relocated their family from Birmingham, Alabama to Romulus, Michigan in 1960. In 1977, they moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico to enjoy retirement. Helen's spiritual life was rich and active. Helen was a faithful servant to God throughout her life, teaching Sunday school, serving as a deaconess, and singing in the choir. Helen departed this well-spent life quietly on April 13, 2013. Helen leaves to mourn her passing, two loving daughters, Jan LeaNell Key Range and April Lealia Key, two precious granddaughters, Brittany Alexanderia Wilson and Jasmine Patrice McCloud, a host of affectionate nieces and nephews, faithful cousins, extended family, and dear friends. Services will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Gate of Heaven Chapel, 7999 Wyoming Blvd NE.
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