Carol L. Keys passed away on August 19, 2024 at Peak Resources Pinelake in Carthage. She was surrounded by and cared for by the most caring staff during her last days. She was the wife of 44 years to Dana James Keys. who preceded her in death. She leaves behind two daughters, Delana Nicodemus (Michael) of Whispering Pines, NC and Melanie Miller of Parma, OH, three grandchildren, John Walker (Michele), Keri Keys Cameron (Michael), Tyler Templeton and great-grandchildren Reece, Riley, Rebecca, Chris, Ashley, Daniel (Jade) and two great-great grandchildren Wyatt and Remi. She was also grandmother to her precious angel Jason Templeton, who preceded her in death.
Carol was born June 16,1935 in Charlotte, NC and was the daughter of the late Ernest and Irma Lawhon. She graduated from Roosevelt Wilson, West Virginia 1953. Carol and Dana lived in Cleveland, OH until 1987 and moved to Pinehurst, NC to retire.
Carol was a loving and faithful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and even a great-great grandmother. She was affectionately known by the nickname Baa to which Jason named her. Ways to describe her were constant, caring, believer, prayerful, wise, supportive, patient, generous and funny! She loved the beach, reading, watching her hummingbirds, listening to music or her daughters sing, dancing, laughing and cooking. Her favorite pastime would be when the whole family was at her home, preparing a wonderful meal, with dancing and singing. Many people looked forward to visiting her because they knew they would get some of her famous chicken salad, pepperoni rolls, fried or bbq chicken, stuffed peppers and mashed potatoes! She was loved by many, feared by few, and if you didn’t have an opinion, she had one for you and would tell you, bless your heart, with a southern smile.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the coming weeks and invitations will be sent.
Online condolences may be made at www.bolesfuneralhome.com.
Services entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.
