Shirley Young Key

  NEW ELLENTON, SC – SHIRLEY YOUNG KEY, 72, widow of John Martin Key, entered into rest Monday, November 13, 2017 at Augusta University Medical Center. A native of Batesburg, SC, Shirley was a daughter of the late William Edward Young, Sr. and Vivian Bridges Young.  She was a homemaker and lived most of her life in New Ellenton.  She was a member of Talatha Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include her daughter, Wanda Shepard, Aiken; grandchildren, Brandon Smith, Justin Smith, Haley Key, Colt Key; 4 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Tamara Key, Aiken; son-in-law Dr. Gary Shepard, Aiken; sister, Brenda Rollings, Aiken; brother, James E. “Jimmy” Young, Aiken; Dawn Smith, granddaughter-in-law, Aiken. In addition to her husband and parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her son, John Martin “Marty” Key, Jr., and brother, William E. “Billy” Young, Jr. Visitation is Thursday at 2:00 at Talatha Baptist Church followed by the service at 3:00. The Rev. Jordan Bird will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. SHELLHOUSE – RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Shirley Young Key, please visit our flower store.