Melissa Key Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 9, 2026, at the age of 49, Melissa Key (Athens, Tennessee) passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melissa Key to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her father Jeff Key; her grandparents, Anna Byrum, James T. "JT" Byrum, Marjorie Womac (RJ Womac) and Claude Key; her aunt Ella Womac; and her close friend Lisa Newson (Myrtle).
She is survived by: her mother Brenda Day (Ray "Estel"); her stepmother Cathy Key; her stepsiblings, Jennifer Self (Michael) and Nathan Day; her stepgrandmother Jane Hicks; her aunts and uncles, Toni West, Terri Wade (Todd), Tammy Roderick, Amy West, Steve Byrum (Alice), Rickie Byrum (Bertha), Scott Key, John Norwood (Connie) and Jesse Norwood; and her close friend Tara Felts. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins and other loved family and friends.
