, 91 of Peytonsburg, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019, at the Cumberland County Hospital in Burkesville, Kentucky,

She was born in Peytonsburg, Kentucky on Saturday, September 3, 1927, the daughter of Grady and Effie (Spears) Key.

She was a member of Spears Chapel Community Church, Assistant Postmistress at the Peytonsburg Post Office, a homemaker, and an employee of Bob Evans Manufacturing.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Nick Jones,;brothers, Russell Key, John (J. T.) Key; sisters, Doris Key Norris, Nellie Moore, Opal Webb, Josephine Bailey; son-in-law, Charles “Skinner” Blakely,;and an infant brother.

She is survived by her children, Rachel Ann Blakely of Peytonsburg, Kentucky, Joe David (Judy) Jones of Shepherdsville, Kentucky, Betty Jean (Clayton) Watson of Peytonsburg, Kentucky; sisters, Maydine Roach of Burkesville, Kentucky, Robbie Jones of Celina, Tennessee; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren,; several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service was conducted on Monday, January 28, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in the Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home in Burkesville, Kentucky with Bro. Gary Cash officiating, with a eulogy given by Luke King, comments, memories and reflections were shared by her son, Joe David Jones.

Burial was in the Scott Cemetery in Peytonsburg, Kentucky. The family would appreciate contributions in her memory to The Scott Cemetery Fund.

Norris-New Funeral Home in Burkesville, Kentucky was honored to be in charge of all the arrangements. Online condolences at www.norris-new.com.

Athlene Key Jones