Barbara Jo Ellenburg Keys

Born December 25, 1941 Christmas Day

Passed away May 9, 2021 Mother’s Day

She passed with her loving family all around her.

She is survived by her children Timmy Keys (Kathleen Keys), Kimberly Keys, Christie Keys Cook (Gary Cook), her sister Ramona Ellenburg Bassett, brother Alan Ellenburg (Alicia Ellenburg), and sister-in-law Linda Keys Kern.

She was blessed to have nine grandchildren:

Ericka Cook Valles (Roberto Valles), Shannon Matthews, Staci Matthews, Landin Cook, Matthew Blake Cook, Emily Cook, Destiny “Boo” Velaquez, Stacie Broyles Pierce (Dylan Pierce) and Katie Broyles.

Her great grandchildren were precious to her: Brady Adams, Brianna Powell, Samuel Valles, Sawyer Valles, Kayson Matthews and Sara Vallez.

She also leaves behind her best and life long friend, Dianne Hall.

She was preceded in death by her amazing husband, William “Jack” Keys.

She was a special person to so many. She made everyone around her feel important.

We all referred to our Dad as Superman and our Mama as Superman’s wife. So to our beautiful Mama, Mammommy, Mams, Do-Mommy, Grandmother Willow we love you and we will miss you until we meet again! Fly high and rest easy!