Birth date: Mar 2, 1939 Death date: Feb 18, 2012
Billie Annette Brown Key, age 72, of Oberlin, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Mercy Regional Medical Center. Billie was born March 2, 1939 in Briceville, Tennessee to the late William and Helen (nee Jefferies) Brown Read Obituary
dear tony & family and rick & family,
I have had uncle bill and aunt billie ann on my mind often. with every thought I still cannot believe they are not here. Sometimes I wonder what they are up too! I just wanted to let you all know your are in my thoughts always and this time goes by to quickly but I am glad the memories in time always stand still...love you all...mary
To the best Aunt and God Mother a nephew could ever ask for. We'll miss you, and love you always. So many memorys I will never forget. Thanks for being you, a wonderful person and a great Aunt.
My Dearest Grandma & Grandpa,
Saying good-bye to you is one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. You took me in when everyone else had given up on me. You showed me how to love, & gave me a (stable family) life I wouldn't have had other wise. No matter how rough things got - you never gave up on me. I miss how you use to spoil me...there were many days I returned home from school to find that you had been shopping, & laying on the couch were all kinds of new things (just for me).
I remember how you use to drive me crazy every [weekday] morning by telling me to "jump up" & get ready for school. I am so NOT a morning person!
I remember: your wonderful cooking; the way you hummed, whistled, or sang no matter where we were; how every time I asked, you would sing "Just A Little Walk With Jesus" while you played it on the piano or organ. I think it's amazing how you taught yourself to play the piano by sound.
The two of you have been w/me through everything. You both mean so very much to me! You've helped me to be a better-stronger person. When the two of you moved to Ohio/Florida, my heart broke in two. I knew I wouldn't be able to hop into my car, drive to your house, & spend the day w/you any more. I miss sitting at the dinner table, hanging out, drinking coffee & talking about everything & anything. No matter all the bad judgements I've made - you never criticized or judged me. You loved me for me. You've always been there for me grandma, & I don't know what I'm going to do w/out you. I took for granted that you'd always be here.
Like a precious treasure, I will hold you near. Forever in my heart you'll live, along w/all the memories you have left me with - The way you could say "I love you" w/nothing but your smile. A beautiful smile that lit up your face so bright, & made your eyes sparkle w/the blue radiance of a precious gem. You are loved so very much & will be greatly missed! I am truly blessed to have had you in my life - even if but for a moment.
Dear Granny,
It's so hard to accept the fact that you are really gone, but if I had the chance to talk to you one last time, it would be to tell you that you always were and always will be my favorite person in the whole wide world. I cherished you so much, but I don't think I did a very good job of letting you know that. For the past couple years, every time I would talk to you I would end the conversation by saying "I love you more!" You would laugh and say "Oh no no, honey, I love YOU more!" But I always knew deep down in my heart that I meant it. I really did/do love you more than you'll ever know. I've saved every voicemail you've ever left me, every card you've ever sent me, every letter you've ever written me, every gift you've ever mailed to me. You're words and your memories are engraved in my heart forever. I thank you for the care and support you gave my mom to try to help her have a better life. I love you for how deeply you have loved me. You always made me feel like the most loved person on this earth. I guess I just assumed that you'd always be here. I never imagined we would lose you this soon. I love you so much, Granny. And I miss you more than words can express.
I love you more...
Love, Amber.
Many of you know Billie Ann, mama key as a sister, wife, mother, aunt, and a grandma, and a dear friend. Mama Key has always opened heart to all of us in many ways. She will be missed deeply, and I know her legend will carry on... I have learned a lot from mama key in the past 12 yrs, and I will treasure every moment I have spent with her. I have learned to make her famous gravy?which she called one day from Florida, to see how it came out... and her son tony said: We can market it at homedpoet to fill the cracks in the driveway. I tried... lol I also tried to make her bisquits but failed trebily (they came out like boulders). I have learned to make chix/dumplings yummo? The times I spent with her were fun, and memorable. I looked up to her as mother, and respected her highly. She understood me..you always were there to listen and never judged me. She was an excellent granny to my son Anthony. And her spirited ways made her the person she was... you didn’t mess with her, she told you like it was. We were a lot alike in that sense. I hope one day I can be the woman she is; she was the foundation to the family. She wanted everyone to love each other, and didn’t like nonsense. Mama, When it’s time for me to leave this earth, I will bring you some coffee, and chocolate cake. I love you dearly and you will always hold a place in my heart. I will never forget you. Rest in peace. God bless!
This is a tribute to you Mama:
A Wonderful Mother-in-Law
"God made a wonderful mother-in-law,
a mother-in-law who never grows old.
He made her smile of the sunshine;
And He molded her heart of pure gold.
In her eyes He placed bright shining stars,
in her cheeks, fair roses you see.
God made that wonderful mother-in-law,
and he gave her to me."
"A mother-in-law seems to specialize in doing thoughtful deeds,
before you ask she understands your problems and your needs.
Quietly she does her best to help, inspire, and cheer,
and everything looks brighter right away because she’s near.
She always has a lot to do but still finds time to spare,
to listen, and to give advice because she really cares.
She helps because she wants to, she finds joy in being kind,
and making others happy is the first thing on her mind.
She makes this world a better place by practicing the art,
of reaching out to others and by giving from the heart."
I just want to say how much I will miss her and my heart and prayers are with you Uncle Bill, Ricky and Tony. The thing I loved about her was love for her family, her great laugh she had and when we boys were getting carried away she wasn't afraid to make us go find our own switch to give us something to think about! That's real love. I remember how much she loved rock and roll when I was young and my mom and her dancing to 45's of Elvis, Chubby Checker and she had the first Jerry Lee Lewis record I ever heard with "Great Balls of Fire" on one side and "Whole Lotta Shakin" on the other. That was cool. Well what can I say other than she was an awesome soul and let her love light shine while she was here. They don't make Aunts like her anymore.
My Dearest Grandma,
I will always remember you for the warm hugs and kisses that would await us when visiting with you. I always remember our Thanksgiving and summer trips to PA to visit. I remember waking up to biscuits and gravy, eggs, and of course coffee. I am grateful to have had a grandmother like you and will always cherish the times we had together. Your kind smile and loving heart are going to be missed by all. May you rest in peace until we meet again.
Your Loving Grandaughter,
Kim, Eric, Julianna, and Brooklynn
we always remember Aunt Billie Anne and Uncle Bill as happy and joyfull during summer picnics when the relatives gathered. Fun to hear stories of family from Maryland and Texas.Our prayers are with Uncle Bill Tony Danielle Rickie and family. May the Angles in heaven welcome Billie Anne with open arms. love, dave jeanne kyle and eric
Sis,
I can not write down how I feel. I will see you and Ken again.
Love, your brother, Bob
To Uncle Bill, Tony, Ricky and your families. I am so sorry for your loss. There are so many great memories and so much love that Aunt BillieAnn gave and shared with all of us. She is a great loss to our family and to this life. There are so few like her. I love you all. My Dad will take care of her until we all meet again. I love you Aunt BillieAnn and I will miss you very much.
