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Evelyn Isabelle Ellis Key

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Evelyn Isabelle Ellis Key, 95 of Rogers, Arkansas passed away with family at her bedside on March 22, 2018 in Rogers. Evelyn was born on February 18, 1923 in Lyons, Indiana, the daughter of Charles Martin Ellis and Esther May Baughn Ellis. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Roy Key and her half brother Leonard Vertrees. She is survived by her five children; Annedale (Key) Raklovits, Marc Key, Charlie Key, Dana Key and Michelle Key; ten grandchildren; seven great grandchildren. Evelyn and Roy met at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California where she graduated with a BS degree in Home Economics. They lived in California, Alaska, New York, Illinois, Iowa and retired to Arkansas. She was an accomplished quilter, loved gardening and sewing and was involved in many church activities. A memorial service will be held later this summer at First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, in Ames, Iowa. Memorial contributions can be made to the Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, Ark., 72764. Arrangements by Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th, Rogers. Online condolences may be sent to www. bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.

Published March 25, 2018

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