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Dorothy Keys Obituary
August 30, 1946 -
July 7, 2025
JONESBOROUGH - Mrs. Dorothy Ann Huffine Keys, age 78, Jonesborough, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, at Johnson City Medical Center.
Mrs. Keys was born on August 30, 1946, in Washington County, Tennessee to the late Charles E. Huffine, Jr. & Bernice Leach Huffine.
She was a lifelong member of Antioch Baptist Church.
Mrs. Keys was an Educator in the Washington County School System and Johnson City School System for 33 years.
She loved her grandchildren and fellowship with family and friends. She liked ETSU basketball, camping and traveling.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, William David Keys, Jonesborough; son, Marty Keys (Kara); daughter, Krystal Johnson (Tommy); sister, Mary Krell; nephews, Allen Krell and Anthony Krell; grandchildren, Andrew Keys (fiancé Sydney Kraslawsky), Erin Haney (Ryne), T, Tell & Ty Johnson. We also want to recognize her special group of Southside Elementary Group of Retired Teachers, for all their love and support through the years.
Funeral services will be conducted 8:00 PM, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Antioch Baptist Church with Pastor Pete Tackett officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:30-8:00 PM on Wednesday prior to the service.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Mountain Home National Cemetery.
The Pallbearers will be Andrew Keys, T. Johnson, Tell Johnson, Ty Johnson, Allen Krell and Anthony Krell. The honorary pallbearer will be Ryne Haney.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Enon Baptist Church P.O. Box 206 Jonesborough, TN 37659 and Generation Next, God's Little Storehouse, c/o Antioch Baptist Church, 1014 Antioch Rd. Johnson City, TN 37604.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.dillow-taylor.com
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 423-753-3821
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Richard Hughes
July 12, 2025
She was my 5th grade teacher. Her and my sister went to school together. At the end of class each day she would line up the ones who had got in trouble through out the day. Depending on how much trouble they made that was how many licks they got. Now that I'm older I think my sister had her give me at least one lick everyday lol. I loved her for it and will always remember her. She will be missed.
Melody Faust
July 9, 2025
The world lost a beautiful soul to heaven. Dorothy gave her heart to the children she taught and the teachers she worked with. Loving and kind always. Fly high sweet Dorothy.
Jim/Linda Ferguson
July 9, 2025
We met David & Dorothy on Sunday School at Antioch Baptist Church. Very sweet lady.
H. Leach
July 9, 2025
Sending caring thoughts and prayers. So sorry for ur loss.
Susie and James Leach
Debbie Collins
July 9, 2025
Mrs. Keys was my 5th grade teacher at Asbury School back in the seventies. She was an amazingly patient and caring teacher. As an educator myself, I saw her multiple times through the years and she never changed! She was always smiling, always had a kind word and was always beautiful--she never aged! So many lives touched will remember her kindly. May you rest in peace and may your family rest knowing you are now with Jesus. Thank you Mrs. Keys.
Deborah Godsey
July 9, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. Dorothy was such a special lady..to know her was to love her. She was our son's first grade teacher. She not only gave him a wonderful beginning to the elementary years, but she loved him and he knew it. The patience and kindness she showed to each of her students was so evident, to her gentle way of discipline to the affection she showed to each student who was lucky enough to have her as their teacher. Years later, when we taught together, I was able to witness that same love and kindess It was such a joy to share those years together. I will always remember the laughter we shared during our weekly planning sessions. In her quiet way, Dorothy taught us all kindness, patience, forgiveness, and set the perfect example of what it is to be a "woman of God." David, Marty, and Krystal--you and your entire family will be in my prayers during the days ahead.
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