Helen W. Key

Helen Bernice Walton Key was the eldest daughter of Reverend Emmett W. Walton and Nell Louise Leathers Walton. She was born June 12,1925 in Selma, Alabama. She received her Bachelor’s 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. She was a faithful servant to God throughout her life, teaching Sunday school, serving as a deaconess, and singing in the choir. She departed this well-spent life quietly on April 13, 2013. She 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.

Funeral Services will be at the Chapel at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum at 10 AM, Friday, April 19, 2013 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Arrangements under the direction of Palm Eastern Mortuary, Las Vegas, NV.