of Pyatt, AR
June 10, 1941 - March 31, 2025
Jerry Lee Keys, 83, of Pyatt, Arkansas passed away on March 31, 2025 in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Born on June 10, 1941 in Pyatt, Arkansas, Jerry was the daughter of Charlie and Vesta (McEntire) Richardson. She grew up in the area and spent her life surrounded by the community she loved.
Jerry met George L. Keys while he was working on the railroad and the two were married on January 15, 1965. Together, they shared a life filled with love, laughter and cherished memories. Jerry worked for MarBax Shirt Co. for over 20 years, where she built many lasting friendships.
A woman of simple joys, Jerry had a deep love for hunting treasures at thrift stores and garage sales. She especially delighted in finding antique jewelry, a passion that brought her much happiness. Jerry was also a woman of faith, a Baptist who loved reading and quoting scripture.
Jerry is survived by her son, George Keys, Jr. and his wife, Reneé of Yellville; two grandchildren, Brittany (Shaun) Price of Pleasant Plains, Arkansas and Amber (Joe) Thiemer of Huntsville, Alabama; nine great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews who all cherished her deeply.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George; her parents, Charlie and Vesta Richardson; her sister, Margie and her brothers, Homer and Jimmy Dale.
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Jerry will be remembered for her loving spirit, her deep faith and her joyful presence. She leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion that will continue to inspire her family and all who knew her.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Ms. Jerry was one of my first customers when we opened the store in Pyatt. She was a lovely lady and I loved talking with her. She gave me a flower with a little note on my desk when I came back from surgery and I still have it. It is in my office and I look at it everyday. Once I got moved to another store she kinda followed me to mountain home. I was so happy to see her in my store and she remembered who I was. She will be very missed and always will be loved.
Dear George and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mother was a one of kind and had the most gentle spirit I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. Kindness just seemed to fall around her wherever she went. That laugh could brighten even the most sour of days. She loved her treasures that's for sure, but she would give them away in a heartbeat if she found anyone admiring them. A great loss for this world and a huge win for Heaven. Prayers to y'all.
Jerry, we will miss you so much, we love you for all that you stand for as a Pyatt Arkansas women, we always loved seeing you in Pyatt and talking about the Good Lord when we would stop by to say hello. So we will meet again my dear friend we love you forever. TIM & BARB TIPPIT
She was a nice lady She will be missed
George and Reneé and family.
So sorry to hear about Jerry. We work together at the shirt factory for years. Lots of good memories We was really all family at the factory cause we work together so long. I am praying for you all. She was a very kind and friendly lady. God Bless