Callie Hormell Key's Obituary
Callie Key (nee Hormell) died peacefully on Tuesday, June 28, 2016, in Baton Rouge, LA at the age of 88.
Survived by her Sons - Daniel Key (Karen), Scott Key (Monica), Matt Key (Hilary), Kelly Key, Daughters - Karen Gard (Jim), Anne Venier (Scott), Donna Chustz (Brent), Amy Key, 18 Grandchildren and 10 GreatGrandchildren.
She was predeceased by her Father - Lewis W. Hormell, Sr., Mother - Callie Hamic Hormell, Daughter - Kathy Fields and Brother - Lewis W. Hormell, Jr.
She was born, Friday, October 21, 1927 in Crowley, LA to Lewis W. Hormell and Callie Hamic Hormell. She married Earl Wayne Key. Her children remember her as a kind, calm, patient, and loving mother who always encouraged them to be themselves. She was an incredibly kind, patient and generous individual who was happiest with a baby on her lap and who was quietly passionate about her family.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at 3:00 PM on Sunday, July 03, 2016 at Covington Presbyterian Church, 222 S. Jefferson Street Covington, LA 70433. Visitation on Sunday, July 03, 2016 from 2:00 PM to service time. Reception to follow in the church Fellowship Hall. Rev. Rob White will officiate.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to either St. Jude Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (www.stjude.org) or to the American Cancer Society, 2605 River Road, New Orleans, LA 70121-4106 (www.cancer.org/Involved).
The family would like to thank her care givers at Cardinal Hospice for their efforts and dedication.
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